Tendeco Hires Scott Howat As National Sales Manager

Tendeco Hires Scott Howat As National Sales Manager

Howat will be responsible for aftermarket sales in North America for Litens Aftermarket.

Tendeco Sales Inc. has hired Scott Howat as national sales manager, responsible for aftermarket sales in North America for Litens Aftermarket.

Prior to joining the Litens Aftermarket team, for three decades Howat has made an impact across sales, marketing and product management for the Auto Care Association, Affinia Group, Dana, Echlin and Gates Corp.

Howat holds a Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) designation from the University of the Aftermarket and has served in leadership positions throughout the industry, including the Automotive Communications Council and Auto Care Association Marketing and Communications Committee. He was past chairman of the Auto Care Association Events Committee. In addition, he is a past chairman of the AASA Marketing Executives Council, and past member of the MEMA Government Affairs Committee and Brand Protection Council.    

“We are thrilled to have an experienced leader like Scott to head our North American Aftermarket efforts as we expand the reach of the Litens brand,” said John Lussier, president of Tendeco Sales Inc. “His broad knowledge of the aftermarket ecosystem will support our strategic initiatives and better serve the needs of our Litens customers.”

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