COLMAR, Pa. – Dorman Products’ board of directors has appointed Mathias Barton as a member of the board, increasing the size of the board from five to six directors. Barton will serve as a director of the company until the expiration of his term on the date of the company’s annual meeting of shareholders in 2014 and until his successor is selected and qualified, except in the event of his earlier death, resignation or removal. Barton is expected to stand for re-election as director at the annual meeting of shareholders in 2014.
 
Barton currently serves as the company’s president, a position he has held since February 2011. He joined Dorman in November 1999 as CFO. Prior to joining the company, he served as senior vice president and CFO of Central Sprinkler Corp., a manufacturer and distributor of automatic fire sprinklers, valves and component parts. From May 1989 to September 1998, he was employed by Rapidforms Inc., most recently as executive vice president and CFO. Barton holds a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting from Temple University.
 
"We are thrilled to welcome Matt to our board of directors," said Steven Berman, the company’s chairman and CEO. "Matt’s leadership as CFO and as president has been instrumental in our growth. His experience, expertise and dedication to the company will be a real asset to the board."
 
Barton added, "I am excited to be joining the board and I look forward to helping the company continue to meet its long-term growth plans."