VP Racing Fuels Promote Deel and Glady to Directors
VP Racing Fuels, Inc., regarded worldwide as the leader in racing, performance fuel products, and branded retail, announced today that Andy Deel and Richard Glady have been promoted to Director of their respective divisions. Most recently, Division Manager, Consumer Products, Andy Deel has been named Director, Consumer Products. “Andy has demonstrated strong leadership in managing
Anita Sehgal Elected to Holley Board of Directors
Holley, the platform for performance automotive enthusiasts, has announced that Anita Sehgal has been elected to the Holley Board of Directors at the company’s annual meeting of shareholders. Sehgal currently serves as the senior vice president of Marketing & Communications for the Houston Astros, a Major League Baseball franchise. She also serves on the Boards
SRO Motorsports America Announces Staff Promotions, Additions
SRO Motorsports America has announced staff promotions and additions to strengthen its growth in North America. Effective immediately, Brian Hughes was promoted to VP, Operations. He is recognized as a leading logistics and operations professional within both motorsports and corporate settings. Prior to joining SRO America, Hughes had extensive experience with ChampCar, IMSA, and NZR
Speedway Motorsports Announces Promotions
Two industry veterans recently received promotions at Speedway Motorsports, as Mike Burch has been named the company’s chief operating officer, while Jerry Caldwell was promoted to president of Bristol Motor Speedway. The promotions were announced by Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith. Burch, who joined Speedway Motorsports in 2003, most recently served as chief
Cloyes Promotes Ryan Smith to Director of Category Management
Ryan Smith has been promoted to director of Category Management for Cloyes Gear and Products. In his new role, Smith will continue to develop and grow the department with additional resources, enhance the customer line review process, and expand our category management footprint to more customers. Smith joined Cloyes in December of 2013 as sales
Franck Bagouet Named Senior VP of Lubricants for Total Specialties USA, Inc.
Franck Bagouet, formerly the president of Total Canada, has been promoted to senior vice president – lubricants, Total Specialties USA. Bagouet will succeed Christophe Doussoux who has assumed a new leadership role in Paris, France for Total.
IPD Names New President
Industrial Parts Depot, an aftermarket provider of engine components for heavy-duty diesel and natural gas powered engines, has named Michael J. Badar as IPD’s new president.
Motovicity Appoints New Head of Marketing
With over a decade in marketing, a majority of that being in the automotive and agency realms, Curtis Schabath specializes in digital strategy, experiential promotions and content creation. He is Motovicity’s new marketing manager.
EPWI Names Duane Zook New South Division General Manager
Engine and Performance Warehouse, Inc. (EPWI) has named Duane Zook as its new general manager for the South Division. He is succeeding John Clark who was with the company for 23 years and has decided to retire.
Brian Bender Announces Retirement from SBI, Tom DeBlasis to Succeed as President
Brian Bender, president and CEO of S.B. International, Inc. (SBI), a global supplier of cylinder head components, has announced his retirement after 34 years with the company. Tom DeBlasis has been appointed to succeed him as president, effective July 15, 2017.
COMP Performance Group Appoints Douglas and Feeney to Executive Leadership Roles
Effective May 1, 2017, COMP Performance Group announced Chris Douglas will assume the role of COO, and Kevin Feeney will assume the newly created position of chief product officer.
Permatex Appoints Paco Agrafojo as Director of Marketing
Permatex has named Paco Agrafojo to head up its marketing team. As Director of Marketing, Agrafojo will be responsible for driving product innovation, engaging consumers through the brands, and providing Permatex’s retail partners with viable solutions to drive their category growth.