Proliance International, Inc. (AMEX:PLI), a leading global manufacturer
and distributor of aftermarket heat exchange and temperature control
products for automotive and heavy-duty applications, today announced the
appointment of Michael Barbee as Vice President of Sales. He previously
was Group Vice President for the Southeast Group of Genuine Parts/NAPA,
where he spent 24 years, starting as a management trainee.
“We are very pleased to have an individual of
such broad sales and executive experience, market knowledge and
accomplishment as Mike join Proliance,” said
William (“Bill”) J.
Long, III, Proliance Executive Vice President, to whom Mr. Barbee will
report. “In Mike’s
role he will provide leadership to our Domestic Business sales team,
which is dedicated to serving customers in our wholesale and retail
distribution channel. Mike brings a distinguished record of achievement
combined with broad knowledge of the aftermarket to his new role and his
leadership skills will prove highly valuable to our Company.”
In his NAPA career, Mr. Barbee progressed steadily through various sales
roles and increasing responsibility, including Regional General Manager,
Division Vice President, Vice President of Distribution and, most
recently, Group Vice President. He has received several awards from
NAPA, including three President’s Awards and
the Triple Crown Performance Award. Prior to joining NAPA, Mike taught
in the California school systems.
Mr. Barbee holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Humboldt State
University.
About Proliance International, Inc.
Proliance International, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer and
distributor of aftermarket heat transfer and temperature control
products for automotive and heavy-duty applications serving North
America, Central America and Europe.
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