PEOPLE ON THE MOVE: Week of May 4

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE: Week of May 4

A look back at personnel changes of the past week.

Winhere Brake Parts has announced the addition of aftermarket industry veteran Chuck Hise as the new managing director of E-Commerce. Prior to joining Winhere, Hise was the director of E-Commerce for CARDONE Industries. He brings more than 30 years of automotive aftermarket experience to the role.

Read more here.

HDA Truck Pride has completed the leadership transition of its CEO from Don Reimondo to Tina Hubbard. The transition has been evolving for the past year, with Hubbard assuming the title of president on Jan. 1.

Read more here.

Workhorse Group, an American technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective electric vehicles to the last mile delivery sector, has appointed Jacqueline (“Jacqui”) Dedo and Pamela Mader to its board of directors. 

Read more here.

Tammy Tecklenburg, principal of Tecklenburg Advisers, who recently wrapped up her successful tenure as chair of Women in Auto Care, was recently appointed to the Women in Automotive organization. 

Read more here.

Continental has named Sean Lannoo as the sales technical training supervisor for the company’s VDO, REDI-Sensor, ATE, Autodiagnos and ClearContact aftermarket product lines. Lannoo leads a team of 11 training specialists who provide technical support and education on Continental aftermarket product lines to customer sales personnel and professional technicians throughout the United States and Canada.

Read more here.

Shiloh Industries has appointed Cloyd Abruzzo, as the company’s interim CEO effective immediately. Abruzzo, the retired CEO of Stoneridge, has served as a member of Shiloh’s board of directors since 2004. Ramzi Hermiz, Shiloh’s CEO since August 2012, has resigned from the company to pursue other professional interests. Hermiz has also resigned from his position on the board.

Read more here.

Cooper Standard recently announced the appointment of James Zabriskie to VP, global tax and treasurer, effective May 6. Based at the company’s world headquarters in Northville, Michigan, he will report to Jonathan Banas, executive VP and CFO. 

Read more here.

Raynard Benvenuti will be appointed to the Superior Industries’ board of directors immediately following the company’s 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, but no later than July 10. With the addition of Benvenuti, the board will be comprised of 10 directors, nine of whom are independent. 

Read more here.

You May Also Like

WAI Announces Leadership Changes

Ron Bernstein, David Boer and Steve Garland have been named to new leadership positions within WAI Global.

WAI Global announced three recent leadership changes.

Ron Bernstein Appointed President, North America

Bernstein has worked in the automotive industry for 29 years with executive roles in Merchandising, Sales, Marketing, Strategy, Product Management and Supply Chain. Over the last two years at WAI, Bernstein has played a role in restructuring and enhancing WAI’s North American operations, proving his leadership capabilities, the company said. In his new position, Bernstein will oversee the direction and execution of WAI’s North American Business Unit.

Bendix to Consolidate Nevada Operation into Indiana Campus

The company expects no changes to availability going forward and little to no customer impact as the consolidation is completed.

ASE Education Foundation Partners on 10 Training Scholarships

Ten instructors were chosen to attend a five-day, hands-on training session at the Navistar OEM state-of-the-art training center in Woodridge, Illinois.

ASE Education Foundation Partners on 10 Training Scholarships
NexaMotion Group Expands Product Offering in Fort Worth, Texas

General repair product lines are now available at Transtar’s branch in Fort Worth, Texas, in addition to transmission and driveline-related products.

BendPak Announces Longer-Lasting LITESTIX Work Light

A larger battery keeps the rechargeable hands-free light shining bright for up to 7 hours, BendPak said.

BendPak Announces Longer-Lasting LITESTIX Work Light

Other Posts

Snap-on Approved for Direct Access to Nissan Secured Gateway Vehicles 

The ability to work with Nissan secure systems is available on Snap-on Wi-Fi enabled products operating the latest software. 

Nissan Secured Gateway Vehicles 
Federated is Title Sponsor of Five More World of Outlaws’ Events

This is in addition to its continued sponsorship of the Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55, which hosts the World of Outlaws in April and in August for the prestigious Ironman 55.

Federated Becomes Title Sponsor of Five Additional World of Outlaws Events
MEMA’s SCO Forum Includes Tour of Long Beach Seaport

The Supply Chain & Operations (SCO) Forum meeting will take place May 14-15, in Long Beach, CA.

YANG Announces Speakers at Auto Care Connect

The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) has announced speakers for its 5 for 5 sessions.

Auto Care Connect YANG speakers