Retired GM Exec Appointed to MPA Board

Motorcar Parts of America has appointed Duane F. Miller to its board of directors, expanding the board to seven members. Duane Miller, 60, retired in April 2008 after a 37-year career with General Motors Corporation. He most recently served as executive director for General Motor's Service and Parts Operation, responsible for all field activities, GM Parts (original equipment), AC Delco (aftermarket), GM Accessories business channels and the Global Independent Aftermarket business. His career with General Motors included numerous assignments and increasing responsibilities, commencing as a merchandising representative for the former AC Spark Plug division.

LOS ANGELES — Motorcar Parts of America has appointed Duane F. Miller to its board of directors, expanding the board to seven members.

Duane Miller, 60, retired in April 2008 after a 37-year career with General Motors Corporation. He most recently served as executive director for General Motor’s Service and Parts Operation, responsible for all field activities, GM Parts (original equipment), AC Delco (aftermarket), GM Accessories business channels and the Global Independent Aftermarket business. His career with General Motors included numerous assignments and increasing responsibilities, commencing as a merchandising representative for the former AC Spark Plug division.

"Duane Miller’s extensive automotive industry experience, particularly within the area of hard parts distribution, greatly complements the company’s focus on customer service, growth and quality. We look forward to Duane’s contributions and counsel as the company further strengthens its position within the alternator and starter replacement parts market," said Selwyn Joffe, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.

Miller served on the board of OEConnection, an automotive ecommerce organization focused on applying technology to provide supply chain solutions and analysis. He currently serves on the boards of McLaren Hospital in Genesee County, Michigan and the Flint/Genesee County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. His experience also includes serving on the boards of the Urban League of Flint, Michigan, and the Boys and Girls Club of Flint, Michigan.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from Western Michigan University and attended the Executive Development Program at the University of California Berkeley Hass School Of Business.

For more information about Motorcar Parts of America, go to: www.motorcarparts.com.