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NGK Spark Plugs Hires Three District Sales Managers

NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) has hired Randy Anderson, John Edlund and Ralph Herrold to serve as district sales managers for the company. Anderson, a 24-year veteran in the automotive aftermarket industry, was previously with Genuine Parts Co. and served as the new markets manager. In his new role, Anderson will be responsible for the sales efforts for NGK in Florida and Georgia. He will report to Peter Daley, eastern zone manager for NGK Spark Plugs’ Aftermarket Division.

WIXOM, MI — NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) has hired Randy Anderson, John Edlund and Ralph Herrold to serve as district sales managers for the company.

Anderson, a 24-year veteran in the automotive aftermarket industry, was previously with Genuine Parts Co. and served as the new markets manager. In his new role, Anderson will be responsible for the sales efforts for NGK in Florida and Georgia. He will report to Peter Daley, eastern zone manager for NGK Spark Plugs’ Aftermarket Division.

Edlund, a 34-year veteran in the automotive aftermarket industry, was previously with Uni-Select USA and served as a sales representative. In his new role, Edlund will oversee the sales efforts for NGK in upstate New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania. He will also report to Daley.

Herrold, a 46-year veteran in the automotive aftermarket industry, was previously with ATP and served as regional manager. In his new role, Herrold will oversee the sales efforts for NGK in Washington and Alaska. He will report to Carl Arnold, western zone manager for NGK Spark Plugs’ Aftermarket Division.

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