MONROVIA, Calif. (April 27, 2015) — China Manufacturers Alliance L.L.C. has filled two regional sales managers' positions, in the U.S. Southwest and one in Canada with industry veterans Rico Austin and Bill Telefonow, respectively.
“Our two new regional sales managers bring a multitude of industry experience to our growing sales team,” said CMA Vice President Aaron Murphy. “With the expansion of our service footprint as well as additional requirements from the marketplace, we look forward to their contribution in supporting Double Coin and CMA success.”
Mr. Austin brings 15 years of industry experience to the position, including positions with Michelin North America, Continental Tire the Americas and most recently as western territory manager for REMA Tip Top N.A. He will be based in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Mr. Telefonow's career includes more than 20 years of working in sales and management for several tire manufacturers, including Continental Tire Canada and Kumho Tire Canada. He resides in Kitchener, Ontario.
Monrovia-based CMA is a subsidiary of China's Double Coin Holdings Ltd., importing and distributing Double Coin-brand truck and OTR tires.