The VIPAR Heavy Duty Family of Companies announced that industry veteran Candy Daume has joined its team as a new program manager.

Daume will be working with the company’s supplier partners to refine and develop parts-purchasing programs for its distributor network, VIPAR noted.

Daume has more than 25 years of heavy-duty aftermarket experience, including experience as COO of a large distributor with responsibility for multiple locations and nearly 100 employees.

“We’re excited Candy is joining our team and the wealth of experience and expertise she brings to our organization,” said Larry Griffin, VIPAR Heavy Duty Family of Companies’ vice president of program management. “She will be instrumental in serving our VIPAR Heavy Duty and Power Heavy Duty distributors, as well as our supplier partners, through development of innovative programs to ensure our network’s continued success.”

Daume is a graduate of Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois.