FRAS-LE Hires New Director of Sales and Marketing for the North American Light Vehicle Aftermarket
In this newly created position, Randy Mordue will oversee the growth of FRAS-LE’s line of disc brake pads, launched in 2009, in the North American automotive aftermarket.
Hastings Hires New Senior Applications Engineer
Garzelloni has 30 years of experience in the areas of piston ring design, process and applications engineering.
Society of Collision Repair Specialists Hires New Executive Director
Schulenburg currently serves as the administrator of the Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG).
Bando USA Hires New Regional Manager
ITASC, IL — Bando has announced the addition of Alberto de la Pena to its field sales team. In his new role at Bando, de la Pena will be responsible for new customer acquisition and management of the southeastern region. With more than 15 years of industry experience, de la Pena was most recently employed
NGK Spark Plugs Hires Three New Execs
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) has named Mark Manos and Scott Haynes new district sales managers for the company. In addition, Kevin Lyle has been appointed to the position of product specialist.
Penray Hires New Eastern Regional Sales Manager, Automotive Division
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL — Penray has announced that Matt Zahradka has joined the company as the Eastern regional sales manager for the Automotive Division. In this position, Zahradka is responsible for regional and private-label sales assignments. Prior to his position with Penray, Zahradka held a private-label sales position with Airosol Co. He has a
Networkcar Hires New Marketing Director
Networkcar, a wireless vehicle management company, has announced that Craig Whitney has been appointed director of marketing. Whitney, an industry veteran with more than 25 years experience in technology marketing and product management, will be responsible for formulating and implementing the marketing strategy and tactical plans to support the Networkcar brand and market position.
Forecast Products Hires New VP of Sales
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL — Forecast Products, based in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, has announced the addition of aftermarket veteran Gary Allen as its vice president of sales. Prior to joining Forecast, Allen was national sales manager for Cooper Bussmann and Cadna Automotive, as well as program group sales manager for TRW/Autospecialty. Forecast is a supplier of
Beck/Arnley Hires New Marketing Coordinator
SMYRNA, TN — Anna Marsh has joined Beck/Arnley as its new marketing coordinator. In this position, Marsh will work on various projects such as promotional programs, trade show planning, event planning, marketing materials and website maintenance. She will report to Sandy Norris, marketing manager. Marsh attended Middle Tennessee State University and received her degree in
Toyo Hires New Director of Marketing Communications
From Tire Review Julie Sediq, the former communications manager for Anaheim’s Honda Center arena, has been named director of marketing communications for Toyo Tire (USA) Corp. Sediq spent the last eight years as director of media and communications for the arena, formerly known as Arrowhead Pond. According to Steve Hutchinson, Toyo’s senior marketing director, “We