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Lee Murray Named VP of Marketing for Dana’s Clevite Division

Dana Corp.’s Clevite Engine Parts Division has named Lee Murray, a 30-year Dana veteran, as its new vice president of marketing. In this role, Murray will be responsible for the overall marketing strategy associated with the Clevite, Perfect Circle and Victor Reinz brand products into the aftermarket. With this new position Murray returns to Dana’s aftermarket. Since 1998, he has served as the director of OE sales, North America steering & suspension.

ANN ARBOR, MI — Dana Corp.’s Clevite Engine Parts Division has named Lee Murray, a 30-year Dana veteran, as its new vice president of marketing. In this role, Murray will be responsible for the overall marketing strategy associated with the Clevite, Perfect Circle and Victor Reinz brand products into the aftermarket.

With this new position Murray returns to Dana’s aftermarket. Since 1998, he has served as the director of OE sales, North America steering & suspension. Prior to that assignment, Murray spent 25 years in Dana’s aftermarket including in such positions as vice president of sales, director of marketing and general manager. Murray has been involved in numerous industry groups including AWDA committees, the National Engine Parts Manufacturer Association, the Car Care Council, the Automotive Sales Council and various distributor advisory councils.

To learn more about Clevite, go to: www.engineparts.com.

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