JUPITER, Fla. – Multi Parts Supply (MPS) has announced Jeffrey Stankard, A.A.P., M.B.A., has been named vice president of business development. Stankard joins MPS in its global headquarters located in Jupiter, Fla., where he is responsible for engaging and supporting existing and new customer relationships in the United States and Canada. In each instance, he will work closely with MPS customer partners and potential customer partners to explore the unique opportunity MPS represents. At his disposal will be MPS’ existing product portfolio, as well as new and custom product and program development.
 
Prior to joining MPS, Stankard served 15 years as vice president and group publisher at Babcox Media, the owner and publisher of industry leading aftermarket properties, including aftermarketNews.com, Counterman magazine and ImportCar magazine. For more than a decade, Stankard also held progressively senior positions at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
 
MPS President Brian Cohn commented, "Jeff knows the aftermarket. He understands the opportunity MPS represents for our customer partners. Finding a professional of Jeff’s caliber is an absolute win for MPS. His is such an improbable combination of education, knowledge and experience. I’m excited to see his job description evolve with the opportunities presented him."
 
Stankard received a bachelor of science in accounting and finance from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He obtained an MBA in marketing from The University of Akron. Jeff can be contacted at [email protected].