Steve Ellis was named Canadian business development manager for Wix Filters, a global manufacturer of filtration products.
As part of his role, Ellis will manage a 11-person team of national sales representatives responsible for 13 provinces and territories in Canada.
“Steve is a valuable addition to the Wix sales team in Canada,” said Jeff Blocher, vice president of sales for Wix Filters. “He brings 35 years of sales and retail experience to the position, both at the customer level and in the automotive aftermarket industry, and will ensure Wix’s continued growth in the Canadian market.”
A graduate of Champlain Regional College at Lennoxville, Quebec, Ellis most recently served as national sales manager for UCI International. Prior to that he also worked in sales positions for more than 20 years at Blue Streak Hygrade Motor Products, and he began his career with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. managing several store locations in Toronto.