VERNON HILLS, Ill. — ZF Services North America LLC has hired Tom Rafferty as a national sales manager, with a primary focus on program groups. Rafferty will be responsible for increasing the presence of the ZF Services’ brands, including SACHS, Lemförder and Stabilus, in North America’s independent aftermarket. 
In his new role, Rafferty will report to John Edwards, president, ZF Services North America LLC.
“Tom brings a wealth of sales and program group experience that will serve ZF very well in the domestic channel,” said Edwards. “As the ninth largest global automotive supplier, ZF has long been a leader in developing ground-breaking technology. We believe Tom will help broaden exposure of ZF’s brands and products to new customers.”
Rafferty comes to ZF from the Affinia Group Inc., where he was vice president of branded sales. Prior to Affinia Group, he spent six years with Exide Technologies as director of program distribution and also has held positions at BWD Automotive, GPI/CARQUEST and Tenneco Automotive.
Rafferty received a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University and an MBA from Northern Illinois University. He is a Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) and has served the AWDA as chairman of the Manufacturers Advisory Council and member of the AWDA Board of Governors.
