King Bearings Adds Two to its US Sales Team - Engine Builder Magazine

King Bearings Adds Two to its US Sales Team

King Bearings welcomes Steven Washington as director of aftermarket sales and Shane Turner as regional sales manager.

King Bearings has announced two new additions to its U.S. sales team, Steven Washington and Shane Turner, who will play pivotal roles in helping the company achieve corporate growth objectives in the aftermarket and racing distribution segment.

Steven Washington will be joining King in the role of director of aftermarket sales and will be responsible for managing and growing King’s distribution segment. Steve brings over 30 years of automotive aftermarket experience, most recently serving as the director of sales at GSP Automotive. His extensive knowledge and expertise will be instrumental in driving King’s aftermarket sales strategy forward.

Shane Turner will be taking on the role of regional sales manager. Shane has over 25 years of experience in the automotive and high-performance industry, having worked for renowned performance companies such as Edelbrock and JE Pistons, and most recently at Hastings Manufacturing. His deep understanding of the market and strong relationships within the industry will be invaluable as King expand its sales efforts.

“We are thrilled to announce two new additions to our USA sales team,” said Limor Karpatkin, vp of sales at King Engine Bearings. “Steven and Shane will play pivotal roles in helping us achieve our corporate growth objectives in the aftermarket and racing distribution segment.”

For more information: www.kingracebearings.com

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