Ritchie Engineering Co. Hires Automotive Sales Director
Sam Negandi will be responsible for driving product strategy and sales growth, as well as contribute to the marketing and business strategy for the YELLOW JACKET Automotive Division.
Pilot Automotive Hires Jean Franks As New CFO
Franks brings more than 30 years of experience in the financial industry and more than two decades of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry. She joins Pilot from the executive team of K&N Filters.
Advance Auto Parts Names Jason McDonell As Chief Marketing Officer
McDonell brings more than two decades of marketing experience and a proven track record of building and growing brands to the Advance team.
LTA Manufacturing Names Eric Torrell Western Regional Sales Manager
Torrell began his career at a Thermo King dealership in Seattle, Washington, and was promoted to the position of district sales manager of Thermo King Corp. in 1992. He was named “District Sales Manager of the Year” for Thermo King Corp. in 1994.
Matt Conrad Named General Manager Of Lucas Oil
An Indiana native, Conrad brings 15 years of Lucas Oil knowledge and experience into his new role, having joined the company in 2004 as a production line worker.
Dave Zielasko Joins TIA In Communications/Marketing Role
In his new role, Zielasko will be responsible for coordinating the association’s communications activities to its membership and to the tire industry community as well as promoting TIA’s many offerings centering around tire safety and political lobbying.
Dayco Names Joel Wiegert As New CEO
For the past 16 years, Wiegert has held several senior leadership roles with BorgWarner. Most recently, he was the president and general manager of BorgWarner Morse Systems. His career also included seven years with Dana Corp., where he held engineering and sales positions of increasing responsibilities.
Race Winning Brands Hires Dick Boyer
An expert in the field, Boyer is renowned for his superb technical product expertise and extensive manufacturing background.
Transportation Safety Equipment Institute Names Paul Menig Executive Director
Menig also is CEO of Business Accelerants, a strategic management and business consulting company in Portland, Oregon. Previously, he held engineering and management positions at Daimler Trucks North America, Eaton Corp. and General Electric.
GRI Hires Senior Industry Executive As Head Of Global Sales
Rafael “Tony” Lugioyo joins GRI with more than 28 years of experience in the United States as well as international entrepreneurial sales and marketing. He was previously the managing director of American Tire Distributors (ATD) of North Carolina.
DEI Introduces New Sales Representatives
Hired in late June, Eric Baun and Will Farkas will work with both existing and new automotive and powersports accounts to grow sales of heat and sound control products in North America.
Will Helton To Lead Midas As Vice President And General Manager
The franchise organization has promoted from within for this position.
