TORRANCE, Calif. – Edelbrock recently announced the addition of industry sales professional Cary Redman to its Midwestern direct sales team.

Redman will be a direct sales employee of Edelbrock and will be managing the Midwestern sales team. He has more than 12 years of industry experience, most recently as a national sales manager for Mr. Gasket (Prestolite Performance) and as a territory and key account manager for Holley Performance Products from 1999 to 2003. Redman earned a bachelor of science degree in business management and automotive aftermarket management from Northwood University and also has an MBA from Ashford University in Iowa.

Redman has been a hands-on enthusiast from an early age. Over the years, he has restored and modified numerous vehicles – from a 1979 Chevrolet truck to his next project, a 1956 Chevrolet 210 that is slated for a full restoration. Redman has also been involved in SEMA’s Young Executives Network since 2008 and was awarded the Young Executive of the Year in July of 2009.

Commenting on the appointment, Vice President of Sales and Marketing Steve Whipple said, "We are very excited to add Cary to our Midwest sales team. We look forward to utilizing his experience and understanding of the retail channel to help grow these relationships. He will be a great asset to our sales team and we can’t wait to start working with him."