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Executive Interview: Tenneco’s Jeff Koviak Talks Ride Control, Brakes And Emissions

Jeff Koviak is vice president and general manager of Tenneco’s North American Aftermarket business, which manufactures and markets Monroe ride control and Walker emissions control components, Rancho suspension and DynoMax and Thrush performance exhaust products. Koviak recently shared Tenneco’s plans for growth in the ride control, brakes and emissions control categories.

AMN Executive Interview: Multi Parts’ Brian Cohn Talks About The Real-World Impacts Of The Border Adjustment Tax

Opponents of the proposed Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) say the measure would place a discriminatory tax on imports that will result in their consumers paying higher prices for everyday items such as food, gas, auto repair, clothing and medicine. Today, Brian Cohn, president of Multi Parts in Jupiter, Florida, shares his take on this hot-button issue.

AMN Executive Interview: Sean Lyon, Permatex Director Of Marketing And Product Management

In today’s AMN Executive Interview, we talk to Sean Lyon, director of marketing and product management for Permatex. In the interview, he shares with us what kinds of insights the brand gleans through social media, and the latest efforts in the company’s longtime consumer education initiative.

AMN Executive Interview With Jason Best, Sr. Vice President Of Aftermarket Sales And Business Development, Spectra Premium Industries

In today’s AMN Executive Interview, Jason Best discusses Spectra’s recent acquisition of Richporter Technologies and other areas of growth for the company.

AMN Executive Interview: Daniel Schildge, President Of CRP Industries

Daniel N. Schildge is the president of CRP Industries Inc. He was appointed to the position in July 2008, after serving in a variety of capacities with the company, including COO. In this role, Schildge is directly responsible for the strategic and tactical management of CRP Industries and accountable for the development and implementation of the company’s infrastructure, including all systems, processes and personnel. In today’s interview, Schildge talks about the company’s 60th anniversary and the keys to the CRP’s long-term growth and success.

Executive Interview: Incoming President Frank Owings Discusses The State Of The PERA

When Frank Owings grew up, his generation viewed cars as a passion. It was freedom. “When we turned 16, it was a right of passage to get a car,” Owings says. “We worked on it, we fixed it and we customized it.” This September, he will become PERA’s 66th president.

Executive Interview: Roy Kent, Federated Auto Parts

Roy Kent joined the Federated Auto Parts management team in January 2014 as chief strategy officer and president of new business development. An industry veteran, Kent’s vast aftermarket experience includes a long career at Federal-Mogul where he held a variety of positions, most recently serving as vice president of wholesale distribution. At Federated, he oversees a number of key areas including membership development, vendor relations and strategic planning.

Executive Interview With Paul Johnson, Vice President Of Sales And Marketing, NTN USA Corp.

Paul Johnson joined NTN in August as vice president of sales and marketing for NTN USA Corp. and also chairman of NTN’s sales divisions in the Americas region, including NTN Bearing Corp. of America, NTN Bearing Corp. of Canada, NTN de Mexico and NTN Sudamerica. In this role, Johnson also is responsible for all NTN market segments including automotive OEM and aftermarket, as well as industrial OEM and aftermarket. In today’s Executive Interview, Johnson talks about his new role at NTN, his short- and long-term goals for the business as well as the opportunities and threats in the marketplace today.

Executive Interview With Roger McCollum, President And CEO, N.A. Williams Co.

In today’s AMN Executive Interview, McCollum talks about the growth of his company, the role of technology in business today, and also offers up his thoughts on the changing aftermarket sales landscape.

Executive Interview With Steve Bieszczat, Senior Vice President, Automotive And Marketing, Epicor

In today’s Executive Interview, Bieszczat discusses the critical role of modern software solutions in a successful distribution business, and offers up his thoughts on the role of e-commerce in retail today.

Executive Interview With Bill Thompson, CEO of IMR Inc.

Bill Thompson serves as the CEO of IMR Inc. He acquired the company in 2003 after recognizing the extraordinary potential in both the amount of research the company performs and the volume of data it collects. While at IMR, Thompson has led the way into new research venues, as well as developed new and innovative ways of using IMR’s data for a variety of automotive customers. Under his leadership, the company continues to grow its portfolio of automotive research products and services. In this AMN Executive Interview, Thompson sheds some light on expectations for the overall health and growth of the automotive aftermarket in the coming years. He also discusses the trends he’s seeing in his firm’s aftermarket research.

AMN Executive Interview With Jon Douglas, General Manager, MAHLE Clevite

Today, aftermarketNews sits down with Jon Douglas, general manager of MAHLE Clevite. A 20-year veteran of the MAHLE Group, Douglas was named GM of Mahle Clevite this past July. In this exclusive interview, Douglas shares some of his short- and long-term goals for the business, talks about the company’s recent consolidation in Michigan and more.