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DECKED Hires Tim Smith as Vice President of Product Development
DECKED has announced the hiring of Tim Smith, formerly of Altair Product Design Group, as vice president of product development. Smith helped develop the DECKED Truck Bed Storage System—a product that won SEMA’s Best New Product (Truck and Van) in 2015, during his tenure at Altair as project manager and product design lead. Also known around the company as Dr. DECKED, Smith brings with him more than 35 years of experience in product and vehicle design running the gamut of systems and vehicle elements. He established and developed Altair’s Product Design Group, nurturing it over a 25-year period, while integrating a simulation-driven design philosophy, which is how he was introduced to DECKED.
 Christina Young |
Christina Young Joins The Marx Group as New Marketing Coordinator
Christina Young has become the new marketing coordinator for The Marx Group. She joins the agency after spending more than five years in marketing and account executive roles for Euro Style in San Rafael, California. In her new role, Young will assist The Marx Group in the areas of marketing, public relations, project management, qualitative and quantitative research and social media. At Euro Style, Young executed various marketing assignments, including email campaigns, newsletters, social media, press-kit creation and distribution and creating advertisements for digital and print publications. In addition, she was involved in event coordination for the company’s quarterly trade shows.
4 Wheel Parts Acquires Newest Location in Virginia Beach
4 Wheel Parts has announced its most recent retail store acquisition in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The location, formerly Atlantic AutoSports, will bring the total number of 4 Wheel Parts showrooms to 72 as the Transamerican Auto Parts subsidiary continues its national retail expansion. 4 Wheel Parts will retain the same staff, and the location will continue to provide service and installation. Customers will have a larger selection of products to choose from. The location will also continue as an Adrian Steel dealer and installer, providing customers with “work-ready” commercial van upfits. The location has been slated for a complete renovation, which will include a state-of-the art showroom.
 Firestone Industrial Products Company LLC received a 2014 Masters of Quality Supplier Award from Daimler Trucks North America. |
Firestone Industrial Products Honored With Masters of Quality Award
Firestone Industrial Products Company LLC (FSIP), was recently recognized with a 2014 Masters of Quality Supplier Award from Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) for its exemplary service and high-quality Airide air springs. FSIP was not only rated on its on-time delivery, pricing and quality, but also on the company’s service, warranty, and aftermarket and engineering support. This year, less than 10% of DTNA’s 1,000-plus supplier locations received the Masters of Quality award.
iSKY Taps Jason Tryfon as Executive Chairman
iSKY Inc., an automotive customer experience solutions company, has appointed Jason Tryfon as the executive chairman of the company and a director on its board of directors. He was formerly the founder and CEO of Vital Insights. This announcement comes shortly after the investment of significant resources into iSKY by its owner, Washington, D.C.-based investment holding company The Resource Group (TRG), to accelerate the growth of iSKY.
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