KYB Americas Corp. recently announced the hiring of two key sales positions and two other important company promotions. The announcement was made today by Mike Fiorito from KYB’s Aftermarket headquarters in Greenwood, Indiana.

Aaron Shaffer was appointed to Business Development Manager covering key channel partners in the North America market. Shaffer is a Northwood graduate with prior experience in the automotive aftermarket in various positions. Aaron’s knowledge of the marketplace will benefit him and his new accounts well.

Randy Bowlen is a new Territory Sales Manager from the Indianapolis area. Bowlen will cover portions of the central and southern U.S.A. servicing key KYB channel partners. Prior to KYB, Bowlen was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps from 2010 to 2015.  Bowlen also previously worked in the automotive aftermarket for an independent service provider. His experiences will serve him well in his new position.

Ricky Torres was recently promoted to Customer Support Manager at the KYB Headquarters in Greenwood, IN.  Torres has been a key part of KYB’s expansion in Indiana since his hire in 2013.  He will now oversee all activity of KYB’s Customer Support Department. His high level of energy and positive attitude will improve our Customer Support Team & help us better serve our customers.

Ryan Dickerman was recently appointed to the position of North Regional Manager.  Formerly a KYB Territory Sales and Customer Support Manager, Dickerman joined KYB in 2006.  A graduate of Post University, Dickerman also recently completed his MBA from Southern New Hampshire University in 2015. He will coordinate all KYB territory managers and channel partner activities in the North Region of the U.S.

“We are very pleased to announce these key hires and promotion appointments,” KYB Vice President Mike Fiorito commented “We are especially pleased to have the ability to promote from within, rehire a key employee and add another veteran from the U.S. Armed Forces to our team. Having the right people helps KYB standout in the market place.  We believe these moves will allow KYB to serve our customers more effectively and efficiently”

KYB Corporation is a $4.2 billion global hydraulics manufacturer with over 8,100 employees and sells its products in over 100 countries. The company is one of the world’s largest supplier of shocks and struts to vehicle manufacturers and has a full range of domestic and import shocks and struts for the aftermarket. For more information, log onto www.kyb.com.