SAN
ANTONIO, Texas – Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has announced the
addition of Jon Owens as vice president of sales and market
development. Owens brings his extensive industry experience with him to
this newly created position.
“Jon Owens is the perfect
addition to our Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper team," said John Washbish,
president and CEO of Alliance. "His previous experience will be of
tremendous benefit as we continue to grow our footprint at the
certified service center level. Additionally, his contacts at all
levels of the supply chain will assist us with new member recruitment
and establishing a presence with national and regional accounts.”
Most recently, Owens was with Auto 7, and before that spent eight years
as a group publisher at Babcox Media (Owens previously served as
publisher of Counterman). Owens began his career at The Timken Corp. in
1985 and during his tenure there held a host of sales and marketing
management positions.
Owens has his MAAP degree from the
University of the Aftermarket and just recently completed a four-year
term on the Executive Committee of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry
Association (AAIA). He is currently a board member of both AAIA and The
Aftermarket Foundation, where he also serves as chairman of the
Investment Committee.
“Through various capacities during my
career I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Alliance team and most
of the shareholders. I am honored to have this opportunity to help them
achieve even greater success” said Owens.