Auto Body Panels Names David Morris CEO - aftermarketNews

Auto Body Panels Names David Morris CEO

CINCINNATI, OH — Auto Body Panels, Inc. has promoted David Morris to chief executive officer.

Auto Body Panels is a supplier of aftermarket parts and accessories headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. The company operates 14 different locations in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Alabama, West Virginia and Illinois.

Morris, 36, previously served as vice president of sales and merchandising, where he was responsible for the company’s sales, marketing, IT and purchasing divisions. In addition, Morris most recently implemented and oversaw the development of a new company called EFX, which specializes in selling truck and car accessories such as chrome trim and chrome grilles.

In his new role, Morris will drive the vision of more than 200 employees as well as the 14 Auto Body Panel branches and eight factory direct outlets that are located throughout the United States. He will also continue to supervise the development of new sales and product development and merchandising, as well as all marketing activities.

Prior to joining Auto Body Panels in 2002, Morris previously worked for Eagle Automotive, where he was vice president of sales and marketing.

For more information about Auto Body Panels, go to: http://www.abpanels.com.

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