Tri-State Names Chief Operating Officer

Tri-State Names Chief Operating Officer

Robert Pesiri, aftermarket veteran with more than 30 years of experience, take over the COO post.

Family-operated automotive aftermarket distributor Tri-State Enterprises announced the appointment of Robert Pesiri as chief operating officer. Pesiri brings 17 years of leadership experience in the aftermarket auto parts industry.

“On behalf of the board and the entire Tri-State family, it is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of our new Chief Operating Officer, Robert Pesiri, who brings a wealth of operational and technology experience in the aftermarket industry,” said Tristan Taylor, CEO of Tri-State Enterprises. “The execution of our strategy across product offering, cataloging, customer service, and rapid deliveries is core to our success. We look forward to working with Rob to continue to improve such execution, build even stronger connectivity with our vendors and customers, and drive continued growth for all stakeholders.”

Pesiri has over 30 years of operational and technology executive leadership experience as an entrepreneur, CEO, COO and CIO across many industries, including 17 years in the aftermarket auto parts industry. Before joining Tri-State, Pesiri most recently served as chief information officer from 2013 to 2021 for a large national auto parts distributor.

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