DUBOIS, Pa. — Leland Brake and Wheel has announced the installation of a new management team. Leland is a Marmon Highway Technologies (MHT) company that distributes foundation and hydraulic brake parts for medium and heavy-duty trucks, trailers and buses.
Jason Gerding has been appointed president, Bill Laughlin has been named director of sales and Brian Rassin is now marketing product director. Combined they have more than 75 years of automotive and commercial vehicle market experience.
Gerding’s background includes leading several Marmon Highway Technologies’ business units including Webb Wheel’s Transit Business Unit and two different business units for Fontaine Trailer Co. After receiving his mechanical engineering degree from Auburn University he was hired by MHT and held several different engineering, operations and sales roles before being promoted into general management. He has been with MHT for more than 13 years.
Laughlin’s recent experience spans varied roles including vice president, traditional sales for Motorcar Parts of America Inc., vice president of sales and marketing for Radiator Specialties and more than 25 years at Tenneco Automotive where he rose to the position of general manager, specialty markets. Laughlin earned his bachelor of science degree in biology/chemistry from Kansas State University.
Rassin has more than 25 years experience in marketing product management including directing several leading lines including Abex, Wagner Brake and Moog Chassis. Rassin has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from DePaul University and an associates degree in automotive technology from Oakton College. He recently joined Leland after 21 years with Federal-Mogul.
Pedro Ferro, president of Marmon Highway Technology’s Commercial Vehicle Undercarriage group, said he is excited for the future of Leland Brake with this energetic, seasoned and savvy team. “We have already experienced positive results in our turnaround plan in the short while this team has been in place,” said Ferro.
