KYB Americas Announces Additions to Sales and Marketing Teams

KYB Americas has announced two additions to its sales and marketing teams in a recent press release.

Mike Deckys has joined the central region sales team as a territory sales manager. With nearly 25 years of automotive aftermarket experience, Deckys has worked across all levels of distribution with organizations such as Dorman Products, Walker Products, and Fisher Auto Parts.

In his new role, Deckys will cover the northern part of KYB’s Central Region, which includes Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and more.

“Stepping into the role of Central Territory Sales Manager at KYB, I am absolutely thrilled to join this team,” said Deckys. “I’m eager to reconnect with longtime partners, build new relationships, and help drive the kind of shared success that strengthens KYB’s growth while elevating our customers’ performance throughout the region.”

“We’re lucky to have Mike,” added KYB Central Region Manager Ron Fisher. “He brings a wealth of experience and is going to fit right in with the KYB Sales Team.”

Joining as marketing manager is Whitney Howard, who brings an agency background and has worked with clients including Mobil 1, FedEx, and The Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Howard will develop and execute the KYB media plan, promotions calendar, and social media schedule, in addition to other duties.

“I’m excited to join KYB and bring my strategic agency experience to the organization,” shared Howard. “I’m eager to amplify our story, grow our brand presence, and help solidify KYB’s stature in the ride-control industry.”

“Whitney is a great addition to our team,” said Andy Castleman, director of product and
marketing. “She’s already brought us several fresh ideas and viewpoints from outside the Automotive Aftermarket. We threw her in the deep end right away and had her come to AAPEX after only being on the job for a week! She definitely impressed us with her initial observations and ability to learn quickly.”