ALBION, Ill. Champion Laboratories, a leader in filtration product technology, has added Michael Tate to its team as director of sales-heavy duty. In this position, Tate will be responsible for the sales of Luber-finer products into the heavy-duty aftermarket in the United States and Canada.
Tate has spent his entire professional life working in the area of sales and sales management within the automotive and commercial-vehicle industries. Prior to joining Champion Laboratories, he was the general manager-aftermarket for Mahle North America in Morristown, Tenn. He has also held sales and management positions at SPX, Phillips Temro, Dorman Products and Parker-Hannifin.
In announcing Tate’s appointment, Champ Labs noted that at each of these companies, Tate exhibited the ability to lead sales teams and be an effective manager. His combination of work experience, education, attitude, work ethic and knowledge of the heavy-duty market make him eminently qualified for this vital role on the Champion Laboratories’ team.
Prior to entering the work force, Tate earned both bachelor of science and MBA degrees in business administration from Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Mo.