HDA Truck Pride has announced the appointment of Jeff Tyler to director of program management. Tyler joins the HDA Truck Pride team with more than 30 years of experience in the aftermarket. His initial focus will be on supplier relations and program management, including the CV Logistics member warehouse. Tyler and his team will enhance member opportunities with more than 250 supplier partners as HDA Truck Pride works to maintain its competitive edge and expand into new products and new technology. Tyler’s expertise also will be utilized in the service sector, as HDA Truck Pride evaluates methods for diagnostic data gathering as an additional means for growth.
Tyler comes to HDA Truck Pride with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the automotive and commercial vehicle aftermarket. His background includes sales, supply chain, procurement, project management, training and strategic planning. Most recently, Tyler worked for Federal-Mogul Motorparts helping to implement its Garage Gurus program, coaching U.S. sales staff and launching new product lines.
His prior experience includes Belle Tire Distributors and Murray’s Discount Auto Stores with acumen in purchasing, pricing, negotiations, inventory management, Kaizen and private label collaboration. Tyler reports to Tina Hubbard, vice president of marketing and product management.
“We’re extremely pleased to have Jeff on the HDA Truck Pride team. He is a seasoned professional with a vast knowledge of the aftermarket. His experience in the industry, strategic capabilities and persistent personality brings HDA Truck Pride a tremendous enhancement to our organization,” said Hubbard.
