Global Parts Network names operations director

SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 25, 2015) — Global Parts Network L.L.C. (GPN) has promoted Jason Damron to director of operations.

He will be responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of GPN's Salt Lake City and South Bend, Ind., brake remanufacturing and PDC warehousing facilities as well as customer service operations, with the site managers of the two facilities reporting directly to him.

Mr. Damron joined GPN in March 2010, serving as site manager for the Salt Lake City facility before his promotion. During his tenure the company said he has played a key role in the development and continuous improvement of brake remanufacturing processes including the implementation of “significant new equipment investments and the introduction of a new enhanced coating and curing system, while GPN has produced more than 4 million new and remanufactured brake shoes.”

Prior to joining GPN, Mr. Damron served in various sales and management roles within the heavy duty aftermarket during an industry career that has spanned nearly 20 years.

“Jason has an excellent working knowledge of GPN's operations, as well as great relationships with many of GPN's customers and supply chain partners,” said Steve Crowley, president and CEO of GPN parent firm VIPAR Heavy Duty. “We look forward to Jason's continued contribution to GPN's growth and success.”

Mr. Damron said the compan's “investment in people, processes and partnerships with industry-leading friction brands has set the bar for high-quality products and superior customer service in brake remanufacturing. I look forward to applying my experience to deliver on that high standard.”

GPN operates parts distribution centers as well as its brake manufacturing production centers with a focus on new and remanufactured brake shoes, brake shoe kits, friction material and related parts. VIPAR Heavy Duty is a North American network of independent aftermarket truck parts distributors with more than 500 locations across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico.