Global Parts Network names new western region director

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Updated Nov 24, 2015

Ken Thole has been named director of business development for the western half of the U.S. and Canada at Global Parts Network.

VHD_KenTholeThole brings more than 30 years of heavy duty aftermarket experience to the position and will report to Jim Pennig, vice president of business development for VIPAR Heavy Duty.

Thole most recently served as western regional sales manager for Fras-le North America. He also has experience as the western regional manager for Carlisle Motion Control and as a partner with Robert Thole and Company, a heavy duty sales agency covering five western states.

“Ken is a self-motivated and results-driven sales professional that we are thrilled to welcome to our team,” says Pennig. “His past experience and industry knowledge related to brake and wheel-end product will be a great asset for the VIPAR Heavy Duty family of companies and Global Parts Network.”

Jay Pagano continues to serve as senior director of business development for Global Parts Network in the eastern half of the U.S. and Canada.

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