Leadership

Pat Thomas, current American Trucking Associations chairman and senior vice president for state government affairs at UPS, has been named the 17th recipient of the J.R. “Bob” Halladay Award.

Dave Osiecki, Karla Hulett and Jeff Mason are no longer with the American Trucking Associations, which is making changes in its executive team in conjunction with Chris Spear taking over as president and CEO.

Set up in his honor, the Jim Moss, Aftermarket Legend, Scholarship will be awarded to a college student whose studies focus in the aftermarket or heavy duty industry.

Chris Spear, former ATA senior vice president of legislative affairs, has been named the American Trucking Associations' next president and CEO, effective July 9. He succeeds Bill Graves, who is retiring after more than 13 years with ATA.

HDA Truck Pride has named Tom Tecklenburg its new chief commercial officer in charge of strategy and growth.

ZF CEO Stefan Sommer's contract renewal positions the company for growth in emerging safety technologies and autonomous vehicle sectors.

Cardless fuel purchasing company QuikQ has announced that trucking industry veteran Tamara Wilson has been brought on as the company’s director of operations.

Carlos Junquera has been named Navistar’s vice president of sales, North America parts, the company announced.

GPS-based telematics provider Spireon announced that Kevin Weiss has been named as the company’s next chief executive officer.

Great Dane has named 32-year industry veteran Brian Sage the company’s executive vice president of manufacturing.

NTEA is holding its Executive Leadership Summit from Oct. 25 -26 at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, offering insights into economic, regulatory and business trends for industry leaders.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has named Bryan Hesse its new vice president of marketing for North America tire operations.

Eric Higgs has been named Bridgestone Americas’ new vice president of marketing for commercial tires.

Sixteen-year company veteran Merrick Murphy has been named president of the Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products business.

The Coalition for America’s Gateways and Trade Corridors has elected Tim Lovain, who represents the State of Washington to the Coalition, as its third Chairman.

Werner Enterprises has promoted Derek J. Leathers chief executive officer as part of a series of planned transitions in executive management.

Webasto’s North America Thermo & Comfort Division has appointed Mark Denny as its new president and CEO.

Procede Software has appointed Robert Stockfleth as its chief technology officer..

Ivor J. Evans has informed Meritor that he intends to step down from his position as executive chairman of the board, effective immediately, as part of a transition to new leadership.

Wabash National has appointed Dave Hill as the company’s vice president and general manager of Wabash Tank Trailers.