Sept. 2, 2015—Global Parts Network (GPN) promoted Jason Damron to director of operations, the company announced on Tuesday. Damron will be responsible for the management of day-to-day operations of GPN’s Salt Lake City, Utah, and South Bend, Ind., brake manufacturing and PDC warehousing facilities as well as customer service operations.
He will continue to be located in Salt Lake City.
Damron joined GPN in March 2010 and served as site manager for the Salt Lake City facility before his promotion. During his tenure at GPN, Damron played a vital role in the development and improvement of brake remanufacturing processes including the implementation of significant new equipment investments and the introduction of a new enhanced coating and curing coating system.
“Jason has an excellent working knowledge of GPN’s operations, as well as great relationships with many of GPN’s customers and supply chain partners,” said Steve Crowley, president and CEO, VIPAR Heavy Duty. “We look forward to Jason’s continued contribution to GPN’s growth and success.”
“GPN’s investment in people, processes, and partnerships with industry leading friction brands has set the bar for high-quality products and superior customer service in brake remanufacturing,” said Damron. “I look forward to applying my experience to deliver on that high standard.”