INDUSTRY, Calif. (Sept. 13, 2013) — Centric Parts has hired Don Orrell to the newly created position of director of sales and marketing, medium duty.
Mr. Orrell will assume responsibility for Centric's medium duty parts program, effective immediately.
Dan Lelchuk, Centric Parts president, said Mr. Orrell brings a wealth of knowledge and vast experience in the medium and heavy duty market."
Centric Parts said Mr. Orrell has more than 25 years of global experience in the automotive/heavy duty commercial vehicle aftermarket. He was responsible for managing more than $60 million in sales and for contributing several major innovations to the industry while with Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems.
Mr. Orrell was a Drive for Distinction Finalist in 2006, part of the Strategic Leadership Program in 2006, a member of the President's Club in 2004 and participated in the Management Development Program in 1998. He also earned his Six Sigma Green Belt Certification in 2000 and ASE Certification in Air Brakes in 2002.