NGK Spark Plugs announces new aftermarket positions

June 23, 2015
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) announced the promotion of Mark Sprague to General Manager of Marketing, Veronica Barkley to Aftermarket Process Improvement Supervisor and new hire James Mangrum as Non-Automotive Eastern Zone Manager.

NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) announced the promotion of Mark Sprague to General Manager of Marketing, Veronica Barkley to Aftermarket Process Improvement Supervisor and new hire James Mangrum as Non-Automotive Eastern Zone Manager.

Sprague, previously the Corporate Marketing Manager, has been promoted to the role of General Manager of Marketing. In this role, he will focus on Marketing the aftermarket division. Sprague has been with NGK for twelve years and reports to Michael Schwab, Sr. Vice President.

Barkley, previously the Aftermarket Coordinator, has been promoted to Aftermarket Process Improvement Supervisor. She will have responsibility for process improvement for the aftermarket division, as well as, supervision of administrative functionality. Barkley has been with NGK for nine years and reports to Michael Schwab, Sr. Vice President.

Mangrum, a new hire, has joined the Aftermarket Sales Team as Non-Automotive Eastern Zone Manager. Mangrum has over 40 years of experience in the auto industry working for; Federal Mogul, NAPA, AIM Alternators and Starters and Beck/Arnley. His experience ranges from finance to operations, product management and sales. Mangrum will report to James Paugh, National Sales Manager – Non-Autmotive.

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