CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – VIPAR Heavy Duty has named James McGuire director of business development with responsibility for stockholder development in the Central U.S. Most recently, McGuire was an account executive with Accuride Corp. He also has experience in sales management for Gunite Corp., Permatex and Midwest Brake and Wheel.
 
"James brings a strong background and a wealth of experience to us, especially with his previous role in distributor management at Midwest Brake and Wheel," said Jim Pennig, VIPAR Heavy Duty’s vice president of business development. "We are excited to welcome James to the VIPAR Heavy Duty team as he assists us in the continued growth of our stockholders."
 
McGuire will report to Pennig and be based out of the Indianapolis area. He will be responsible for the development of new stockholders in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin.