Aftermarket industry veteran Jack Cameron has joined Brake Parts Inc., as national sales manager of commercial vehicles, BPI announced.

In his new role, Cameron will be tasked with leading the company’s sales efforts in the heavy- duty and fleet aftermarket. Prior to joining BPI, he was in a commercial business development role at Genuine Parts Company. Brake Parts Inc., is a manufacturer and supplier of brake system components.

“As an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, we are pleased to welcome Jack to the Brake Parts Inc., team,” said Brian Kirts, vice president of sales for BPI. “His previous positions have given him a broad knowledge base that will be very beneficial as Brake Parts Inc., continues to grow and increase share in the commercial vehicle marketplace.”

Cameron entered the aftermarket industry in 1983 in a sales role at Federal-Mogul. He went on to hold several management positions including stints as the vice president of marketing at Dorman Products, director of sales and marketing at Ken-Tool, and general manager at The Timken Corporation.

In 2007, he joined the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association, where he served as vice president of programs and services and as executive director of the Brake Manufacturers Council. Cameron served on the board of governors of AASA and the Automotive Sales Council and has been an officer of the Manufacturers Advisory Council of AWDA.

He has earned a Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional designation and was honored with the Northwood Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Award. In addition, Cameron holds an ASE certification as a parts specialist.

A graduate of the University of Mississippi, where he received a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in marketing, Cameron also attended the senior business management program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

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