Steve Marks has been named regional sales manager for automotive aftermarket products in the southeastern U.S. at Veyance Technologies, maker of Goodyear Engineered Products.
Marks, the former senior vice president of sales and marketing at the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, has more than 30 years of aftermarket experience ranging from the warehouse distribution floor to senior sales and marketing positions. An involved Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) member for the last decade, Marks played a key role in molding the "Be Car Care Aware" task force for its launch in 2004.
"Steve’s the total package of leadership and salesmanship we look for on the Veyance team," said Nick Gulli, director of North American aftermarket sales for Veyance. "His values and management style fit our philosophy and his background underlines the Goodyear Engineered Products mantra: ‘The Customer First, Always.
"Steve understands our customers’ point of view because he’s been there," Gulli added. "His accomplishments at Alliance show his knowledge of the industry and proclivity for success. He’ll be a great fit on our team and an asset for the Goodyear Engineered Products brand."
"Veyance offers me a new challenge – a chance to apply my energy and passion for the aftermarket industry in a new way," said Marks. "I’ll have the opportunity to learn a new side of the industry with a world-class company like Veyance and the Goodyear Engineered Products brand that’s known around the world for quality and integrity."
