Associated Equipment Announces Passing of Jim Fournier
James Fournier, retired executive vice president of Associated Equipment Corp., died on March 18 in St. Louis, Mo. He was 69-years-old. Fournier retired as executive vice president of Associated Equipment Corp. in St. Louis in 1993. Prior to his tenure with Associated, he was vice president of marketing of Maremont Corp. in Chicago.
Wade&Partners Adds New Account Executive
Wade&Partners aftermarket consulting firm has added Aileen Gildea as a new account executive. In this role, she will be responsible for client contact, as well as a large range of public relations activities. Prior to joining Wade&Partners, Gildea was an advertising production manager at O’Reilly Media and had worked for WBUR radio.
Ex-Detroit Exec Named to Alcoa Post
A former Detroit executive has been named vice president and general manager of Alcoa’s Warrick Operations – the highest position at the facility, the company said Thursday. Michael Lucas, who began his duties Monday, came to Alcoa from Piston Automotive, a diversified company that provides manufacturing, assembly and logistics services to the automobile industry. He served as chief operations officer for Piston.
ASC Adds Marketing Coordinator/Analyst
Traci Stoddard has joined ASC Industries as the new marketing coordinator/analyst for the North Canton, Ohio-based business. Her responsibilities at ASC will include coordination of advertising, general marketing and development of collateral material for the automotive water pump division.
Fenwick Automotive Products Founder Passes Away
Reuben Fenwick, founder of Fenwick Automotive Products, died on Wednesday, March 17. He was 79-years-old. Fenwick founded the remanufacturing business in 1949. The business, which began as a small two-man operation, grew to become one of North America’s leading remanufacturing businesses. Today, the business includes a production facility in Toronto that employs 800, in addition to six warehouses in Canada and one in the U.S.
Key Plastics Names Group President for Exterior & Underhood Products
Key Plastics L.L.C. has named David Roys group president for exterior and underhood products. He replaces Timothy Nelson, who was recently named president and chief COO of Key Plastics L.L.C. North America. An affiliate of the Key Automotive Group, Key Plastics produces value-added components and sub-assemblies for exterior applications, interior trim and under-the-hood products.
Charles Pestow to Join Citation as VP Sales and Marketing
Citation Corp. has hired Charles “Chuck” Pestow as vice president of sales and marketing. Citation manufactures cast, forged and machined components for the capital and durable goods industries, including automotive and industrial markets. Pestow began his career with TRW, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio. In his twenty- seven years with that organization he held a variety of positions in engineering, operations and sales and marketing.
Jeff Schuster Tapped to Lead Global Forecasting Department at J.D. Power; Dr. Wynn Bussmann to Retire in April
J.D. Power and Associates has named Jeff Schuster to lead its automotive global forecasting services department at the firm’s Troy, Mich., office. Schuster, who was recently promoted to senior director of North American Forecasting, has been with J.D. Power and Associates since 1996. In his new position, Schuster replaces Dr. Wynn “Van” Bussmann, who retires April 3. Bussmann, who has led Global Forecasting since joining the firm in July 2001, will be on a retainer and serve as an advisor for the forecasting business for the balance of the year.
Tenneco Automotive Names Timothy Donovan as New Director
Timothy Donovan has been elected to Tenneco Automotive’s board of directors. Donovan is executive vice president, managing director of Tenneco Automotive’s International Group and general counsel. Donovan joined Tenneco Automotive as senior vice president and general counsel in August 1999.
Former Allied Signal President Michael Monti Dies
Michael Monti, former president of Allied Signal Inc., died Friday at age 66. A former MEMA board member, Monti retired from Allied Signal in 1995 after 37 years with the company. Before becoming president, he had worked as president of the Allied Fram division and vice president and general manager of the Bendix automotive aftermarket operation in Jackson, Tenn.
PPG Announces Management Assignments
PPG Industries has announced two management assignments. Reg Norton, director of global manufacturing and supply chain for PPG’s automotive refinish business unit, has been appointed global director, environment, health and safety, effective April 1. He will replace David Cannon Jr., vice president, environment, health and safety, who is leaving the company on March 31. Lynne Schmidt, director of government affairs, will be promoted to vice president, government and community affairs, and executive director of the PPG Industries Foundation, effective July 1.
Dale Hobbs Named Director of Sales at Parts Plus
Dale Hobbs has been named director of sales at Parts Plus. Mike Lambert, president of Parts Plus, announced the appointment. Dale Hobbs has been named director of sales at Parts Plus. Mike Lambert, president of Parts Plus, announced the appointment.