ANN ARBOR, Mich. – As part of an organizational realignment focusing on customer needs by market segment, Affinia Group has named vice presidents of sales for its global filtration and global brake & Chassis business units.

Bill Sheehan has been named vice president of sales for global filtration, reporting to Keith Wilson, president of global filtration, and Tom Rafferty has been named vice president of sales for global brake & chassis reporting to David Overbeeke, president of global brake & chassis.

“Affinia’s sales organization is taking on a new look as we more closely align our management and sales teams with specific market segments,” said Terry McCormack, president and CEO of Affinia. “These changes will assure that we stay closely attuned to our customers’ needs while improving communications throughout our global supply chain.”

Sheehan has more than 25 years of experience in the aftermarket, having previously served as vice president of Affinia’s WIX branded products. A graduate of Boston College and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Sheehan has served in a number of sales management positions throughout his career. He will be based at WIX headquarters in Gastonia, N.C.

Rafferty, previously director of program distribution for Affinia’s brake and chassis business, also brings more than 25 years experience to his new position as vice president of sales for global brake & chassis. During his career, he has served in sales and marketing management positions with leading aftermarket companies. He earned a bachelor of business degree from Western Illinois University and an MBA from Northern Illinois University. He will be based in McHenry, Ill.

For more information about Affinia, visit: www.affiniagroup.com.