The Piston Group has announced the appointment of Bob Holloway, previously the president of Piston Automotive, as the new chief operating officer. Holloway, who has been with the group for nearly 17 years, will report to Vinnie Johnson, the group’s founder, chairman, and CEO.
In his new role, Holloway will oversee operations of the Piston Group’s companies, including Piston Interiors LLC, A. Lava & Son, LLC, Detroit Thermal Systems, LLC, and Piston Automotive, LLC. The presidents of these four companies will now report to both Holloway and Johnson. Johnson will maintain overall responsibility for the management and operational affairs of the Piston Group and its subsidiaries.
Holloway’s promotion comes after a nearly 17-year tenure with the Piston Group, where he has been recognized for his leadership and understanding of various business areas, including sales, operations, finance and quality, the company said.
“As I continue to expand the Piston Group organically and through mergers and acquisitions, Bob will be instrumental in helping me, and the full team, with managing this growth with the utmost focus on flawless launches and impeccable customer service,” Johnson said.
Holloway’s career at Piston Automotive began in 2007 as director of program management. He quickly took on additional roles in business development and served in various capacities, including vice president and general manager, before being appointed president in 2019. Prior to joining the Piston Group, Holloway worked for a decade at Ford Motor Company in roles spanning product engineering, program management, quality and customer service.
Holloway is a graduate of Kalamazoo College in Michigan, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in physics. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Michigan, the company said.
The Piston Group will announce a new president for Piston Automotive in the near future.
