People On the Move: Week Of Aug. 9

People On the Move: Week Of Aug. 9

A look back at personnel changes of the past week.

MBE Group Promotes Steffanie Savine To EVP

Most recently serving as vice president, sales and accounts, Savine has been with the company since 2013.

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Tenneco Announces New Addition To Its Board Of Directors

Michelle Kumbier, former chief operating officer at Harley-Davidson Motor Co., has been added to the company’s board of directors effective Aug. 10, 2021.

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Peterson Names Ross Froat To VP Role

He comes to Peterson with a long career in the trucking industry, most recently with the American Trucking Associations.

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MaxiForce Hires New Quality Control Director

Leading replacement parts company gains expertise in development and quality control.

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Beep Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer

Aubrey Vaughan joins the company in a rapid growth stage and on the heels of significant investment from Intel Capital.

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Spartech Names Michael Reed To VP Role

With a 17-year Spartech tenure, Reed has also served as VP of Business Development at Graham Packaging.

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CVSN Announces New Leadership And Board Of Directors

The new officers are President Nick Seidel of Action Truck Parts and Vice President Ian Johnston of Harman HVS.

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CREF Announces New Leadership, Celebrates 30th Anniversary

The Board of Trustees has selected Brandon Eckenrode as the organization’s next managing director, effective July 1, 2021.

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VIPAR HD Announces Latin America Expansion Plans

Plans include focusing on new locations, stockholders, and suppliers to serve the growing market.

VIPAR hold semi-annual meeting

Powered by more than 100 locations and 15 years of serving the parts and service needs of commercial vehicle owners throughout Mexico, VIPAR Heavy Duty announced plans to expand its operations and network in Latin America.

“VIPAR Heavy Duty is focused on growing our business in Mexico, Central America and Colombia," said Chris Baer, VIPAR Heavy Duty president and CEO. "Plans are underway for existing distributors to open new locations. We will also be strategically adding new stockholders and new suppliers to best serve Latin American markets. This is a growth opportunity for all participants."

Preparing for the ‘End Game’

Endgame strategies, Tartaglione explains, encompass the owner’s objectives for the business, including passing it on to the next generation, selling to a competitor or bringing in a financial partner.

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MAHLE Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

MAHLE noted it made significant progress in reducing its CO2 emissions, and increasing the use of renewable electricity.

MAHLE Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
Continental Appoints New ‘Head of Region’ for the US, Canada

In this role, Rob Schroeder will oversee all of material handling, port, earthmoving and agriculture tire business in the US and Canada.

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Transtar Industries Continues Rapid Product Line Expansion 

The company is now offering OE recycled engines, in addition to its expansive line of OE recycled transmissions and transfer cases.

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Mitchell 1’s ‘Thank You Thursdays!’ Sweepstakes Announced

One winner of a $100 gift card will be named each Thursday for 10 weeks on the Mitchell 1 Facebook page. 

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Eaton Names Senior Vice President and Controller

Adam Wadecki currently serves as senior vice president of internal audit.

Eaton Names Senior Vice President and Controller
University of the Aftermarket Encouraging Registration for Data Standards Course

This live, two-day educational program is open to anyone who works with the aftermarket standards ACES and PIES, or who would benefit from developing a general knowledge base on them.

CAPA Elects New Members to Board of Directors, Tech Committee

The Certified Automotive Parts Association announced the election of four members to its board of directors and three members to its technical committee.