Affinia Under Vehicle Group Names New Marketing Manager

Thursday, 02 February 2006

McHENRY, IL -- Affinia Under Vehicle Group has appointed Ken Myers as marketing manager of branded products, responsible for the Raybestos brand brakes, Spicer Professional Grade Chassis, Aimco and McQuay-Norris brands.

Based out of Affinia Under Vehicle Group headquarters in McHenry, IL, Myers’ move to the marketing division follows his six-year tenure in sales and product management for several Affinia Under Vehicle Group brands. In his new role, Myers will oversee all aspects of marketing for the Group’s family of automotive aftermarket brands.

An ASE certified mechanic, Myers began his automotive career at Chevrolet and Ford dealerships prior to positions as store manager for Goodyear and Sears. Since joining Affinia Under Vehicle Group in 1999, Myers has served as district sales manager for NAPA and hydraulic product manager. Most recently, he was an Affinia Under Vehicle Group friction product manager.

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a degree in Business Administration, Myers also has received recognition for his service as a U.S. Army Reserves sergeant in the military police.