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Automotive Parts Associates Announces Departure Of President Gary Martin

Martin helped APA grow and expand its industry-leading data mining database system as well as many other member-focused initiatives, APA said.

Jason Robinson Joins Chassis Part And Control Arm-Maker MAS Industries As Regional Sales Manager

An automotive aftermarket and heavy industry veteran, Robinson brings with him 15 years of experience working with Spectra Premium, Grant Brothers Sales and most recently, as regional sales manager for Ancra Canada.

Power Stop Appoints Griff Jordan As Executive Vice President

Jordan brings more than 30 years of aftermarket and OE brake experience to Power Stop, a Bedford Park, Ill.-based maker of performance braking systems.

Bartec Hires New Director Of Operations

With more than 20 years of experience in the manufacture of handheld diagnostic tools, Richard Hahn is both well-respected and well-known throughout the automotive aftermarket.

United Engine & Machine Names Industry Veteran Ken Carter As Vice President Sales

Carter has been on a number of industry boards and has been involved with the automotive aftermarket for more than 40 years.

NTN And BCA Promote Kevin Judge To Director Of Automotive Marketing

Judge will report directly to Paul Johnson, NTN’s executive vice president of sales and marketing.

Alltech Automotive Appoints Craig Kerins To Vice President Of Sales

Kerins joins Alltech with more than 10 years of automotive aftermarket sales experience, most recently as director of sales with Robert Bosch.

Suzan Joyce Named COO Of Global Parts Network

Joyce will continue in her role as chief financial officer (CFO) for the VIPAR Heavy Duty family of companies. She joined VIPAR Heavy Duty in 2004 and was named CFO in 2008.

Spectra Premium Appoints Director Of Sales – Heavy Duty, USA

In this position, Jason Groom will be responsible for the continued development of the heavy-duty category to all channels of U.S. business, the company said.

Eastern Auto Parts Warehouse Names Jim Turnure As Vice President Of Product

Founded in 1989, Eastern Auto Parts Warehouse operates out of 30 locations and a 200,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution center to serve more than 6,000 professional technicians.

Kennard ‘Ken’ Thole Joins Global Parts Network As Director Of Business Development

Thole brings more than 30 years of heavy-duty aftermarket experience to the position and will report to Jim Pennig, vice president of business development for VIPAR Heavy Duty.

AutoZone Announces Organizational Changes

Rick Smith, vice president store operations, will be promoted to senior vice president, human resources, customer satisfaction in January.