New CFO Named At U.S. Auto Parts
Neil Watanabe has more than 30 years of finance, accounting and operational experience and has served as the CFO for both public and private national retail companies.

Wolverine Advanced Materials Names New President
George Caplea, who previously served as executive vice president of Wolverine Advanced Materials, was recently named president of the company.

OESA Announces Addition To Leadership Team
Association names Virginia “Ginger” Juncker as new executive director, programs and member services.

Redline Detection Appoints Blake Nadolny To Director Of Operations
In this position, Nadolny will oversee Redline Detection’s manufacturing and plant operations, using lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement processes such as Kaizen and SPC Statistical Process Control.

Ed Doerr Named Plant Manager For Eaton’s Kearney, Neb., Engine Valve Facility
In his new position, Doerr will report to Kathy Grisdela, director of operations, Automotive North America. He will be responsible for developing and driving the long-term strategy and direction of the Kearney plant.

Fluid Rx Diagnostics Expands Sales Force
The company has expanded its executive sales force with the additions of Martin Gaffney as national sales manager and Richard Zenteno as vice president of international sales.

Stoneridge Appoints Jon DeGaynor As CEO
Current CEO John Corey will retire on June 30, 2015.

Visteon CEO Timothy Leuliette To Step Down By End Of 2015
Company commences CEO succession plan.

Auto Care Association CEO Kathleen Schmatz To Retire In December 2015
The association’s Executive Committee has selected a recruitment agency and will be spearheading the process to choose Schmatz’s successor.

Brake Parts Inc Promotes Michael Caruso To VP, Finance And Global Controller
In his expanded position, Caruso will focus on acquisitions and business integration in addition to his controllership responsibilities. He will lead a team of 19 people, with 14 of them at the McHenry, Ill., headquarters and the others located internationally.
