JohnDow fills new vp post

BARBERTON, Ohio (Sept. 29, 2014) — Automotive shop equipment maker JohnDow Industries (JDI) has appointed Drew Dawson to the newly created position of executive vice president-operations.

The company said Mr. Dawson brings lengthy experience to JDI from his background in the tire and automotive aftermarket industries. He began his career in 1986 as a salesman with Goodyear in Boston and was promoted through the ranks to ultimately become a regional manager-retail.

Mr. Dawson left the Akron-based tire maker in 1991 to go into private business and became the co-owner and operator of Tire Source, now a collection of five independent tire and automotive service centers in Northeastern Ohio. According to JDI, Mr. Dawson will retain his co-ownership of Tire Source.

At JDI he will be responsible for overseeing and directing all company operational and financial functions, “with major emphasis on effectively planning, executing and continuously evaluating the financial and operating plans to meet corporate goals for growth and profitability,” the company said. Mr. Dawson will have direct responsibility for accounting, human resources, warehousing/distribution and purchasing/inventory.

Joe Dease, president of JohnDow, noted that “with over 25 years in the automotive aftermarket, Drew brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to JDI. We are excited to add him to the growing JohnDow team.

“It is a rare opportunity to find someone who has extensive and widespread industry experience in sales, management, financial planning and ownership. It is a perfect fit for JDI as we aggressively expand our organization.”

JDI's equipment brands include Fuel Chief-Portable Fuel Storage & Handling; Crew Chief-Used Oil & Fluid Handling; EuroVent-Vehicle Exhaust Extraction Systems; JohnDow Automotive Service Equipment; and Dynamic-Automotive Fasteners & Supplies.

More information on the company is available on its website.