DRiV Announces Retirement Of Billy Johnston

DRiV Announces Retirement Of Billy Johnston

Johnston, director of business development, North America Aftermarket, DRiV, is retiring after 34 years with the company.

DRiV, the future Aftermarket and Ride Performance Company formed from the former Tenneco and Federal-Mogul Motorparts businesses, has announced the retirement of Billy Johnston, director of business development, North America Aftermarket, DRiV, after 34 years with the company.

“Billy built his career upon knowing that you can’t establish customer trust without striving for win/win situations for both parties – always,” said Jeff Koviak, vice president of sales, North America aftermarket, DRiV.  “I personally thank Billy for his many great years of dedicated service to Tenneco and to DRiV and know that we will all miss his constant passion for making the company a better place for us all.”

Billy Johnston

“I’m very grateful and extremely fortunate to have been with the same company and many great people for almost 34 years,” said Johnston. “I’m very appreciative and humbled for what my coworkers and this company have done for me as I achieved my goal to retire at a younger age.” 

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