Vipar Heavy Duty on Friday, June 3, announced the new members of its executive committee effective immediately. Bill Nolan, president of Power Brake & Spring Service Co., is the new chairman of the board. In addition, Paul Raymond, president of Parts for Trucks Inc., is the vice chairman, and Dave Gerdes, chief operating officer of Catco Parts and Service, is the secretary. Steve Crowley, president and chief executive officer of Crystal Lake, Ill.-based Vipar Heavy Duty, continues as a member of the executive committee.
“Vipar Heavy Duty is poised for growth in strategic markets and continues to support the strength of the independent distributor in the aftermarket truck parts segment,” Nolan says. “I’m honored to be chosen as chairman to lead our organization forward. We continue to focus on helping meet the needs of customers for quality parts and exceptional service.”