Motorcar Parts of America Expands Sales Team
January 31 2019 - 8:00AM
--Appoints Director - Retail Sales and
Senior Account Executive--
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPAA) today announced the
appointments of automotive aftermarket industry veterans Ron
Aparicio as a director - retail sales, and Melonie K. Pickett as
senior account manager.
Aparicio most recently served as national sales director,
traditional sales for Toronto, Canada-based Mevotech, based in
California. His previous experience includes sales positions for
California-based Motul USA and Walker Products. Aparicio currently
serves on the board of several industry associations -- including
Autocare Association, AWDA Manufacturers Advisory Committee,
Autocare Education Committee, Automotive Sales Council and CAWA
(California, Arizona, and Nevada Industry Association). He is a
recipient of the Autocare Association’s Impact Award – recognizing
aftermarket professionals under 40 years of age who have made
remarkable contributions within the aftermarket industry. He
holds a MAAP degree from Northwood University – University of the
Aftermarket.
“Ron is a highly regarded aftermarket professional, and his
addition to our elite team of sales professionals enhances the
company’s customer first focus and complements its growing line of
high-quality product offerings,” said Rick Mochulsky, senior vice
president of sales.
The company also announced the appointment of Melonie K. Pickett
as senior account manager. She most recently served as national
account manager for Riverside, California-based K&N Engineering
– holding various sales positions during her tenure with this
specialized filtration company. Earlier in her career, she held
various sales-related positions for Memphis, Tennessee-based
AutoZone.
“Melonie is a seasoned sales professional with a commitment to
customer service, innovative merchandising programs and growing
strong relationships. We welcome her to our team and look forward
to mutual success,” Mochulsky said.
About Motorcar Parts of America
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. is a
remanufacturer, manufacturer and distributor of automotive
aftermarket parts -- including alternators, starters, wheel bearing
and hub assemblies, brake master cylinders, brake power boosters,
rotors, brake pads and turbochargers utilized in imported and
domestic passenger vehicles, light trucks and heavy-duty
applications. Motorcar Parts of America’s products are sold to
automotive retail outlets and the professional repair market
throughout the United States and Canada, with facilities located in
California, Mexico, Malaysia, China and India, and administrative
offices located in California, Tennessee, Mexico, Singapore,
Malaysia and Canada. In addition, the company develops, designs and
manufactures testing solutions for performance, endurance and
production testing of alternators, starters, electric motors,
batteries, inverters and belt starter generators for both the OE
and aftermarket. Additional information is available at
www.motorcarparts.com.
Forward-Looking StatementsThe Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor”
for certain forward-looking statements. The statements contained in
this press release that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements based on the company’s current
expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their
potential effects on the company. These forward-looking statements
involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are
beyond the control of the company) and are subject to change based
upon various factors. Reference is also made to the Risk Factors
set forth in the company’s Form 10-K Annual Report filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in June 2018 and in its
Forms 10-Q filed with the SEC for additional risks and
uncertainties facing the company. The company undertakes no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as the result of new information, future events
or otherwise.
CONTACT:
Gary S. Maier
(310) 471-1288
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