People On The Move: Week Of March 1

People On The Move: Week Of March 1

A look back at personnel changes of the past week.

SMP Names Dave Illes Director of Sales, Heavy Duty Aftermarket

Illes joins SMP with more than 25 years of industry experience.

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Workhorse Appoints VP Of Commercial Development

Chris Nordh will manage sales, create an enablement structure for workhorse channel partners and develop strategic partnerships.

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Genuine Parts Company Announces Officer Change

Napoleon Rutledge appointed to chief accounting officer.

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PPG Appoints Director, Acquisition Integration

In this new global role, John Stephenson reports to Michael McGarry, PPG chairman and CEO.

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Spanesi Welcomes Bret Runyon To Team

Runyon will serve as sales and training specialist.

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Dynabrade CEO And President Hardy Hamann Retires

His retirement will be effective March 31, 2021.

Read more here.

Goodyear Makes Leadership Changes After Cooper Acquisition

Ryan Patterson is now SVP, business integration (left); Nathaniel Madarang named president of Goodyear Asia Pacific.

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MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers’ MiX Certifications Announced

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Auto Care Association Launches REPAIR Act Video

The goal is to emphasize the need for federal REPAIR Act legislation, according to the Auto Care Association.

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BendPak Launches Fusion ‘All-in-One’ Portal for Dealers

The new portal streamlines product research, ordering and marketing, and offers up-to-the-minute product availability and pricing.

YANG Holds Meetup with Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference

Sponsored by Old World Industries, the event took place Feb. 22 at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center to wrap up the conference.

APA to Host Annual General Meeting

The event will be held on March 26-28, at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio.