NTN Bearing Corp. of America has announced that effective Dec. 31, Kevin Judge will retire from his role as brand ambassador for NTN’s Automotive Aftermarket business unit, formally ending his professional tenure with NTN.
Judge joined NTN in 2015 as the eastern regional sales manager. In 2018 he took on the role of vice president, sales and marketing – Automotive Aftermarket, and a key factor behind the growth of NTN’s automotive aftermarket business unit. In January 2022, Judge transitioned to his current role as a brand ambassador.
“Under Kevin’s leadership, our automotive aftermarket business achieved exceptional growth and success, and his contributions to our business and culture will endure for years to come,” says Pete Eich, president and CEO, NTN.
Prior to joining NTN, Judge worked in sales, marketing and management executive roles in the automotive aftermarket for over 40 years. He has been active in many automotive organizations, including the Auto Care Association, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association and Automotive Sales Council. Judge was inducted into the Federated Auto Parts Vendor Hall of Fame in 2020.
“I personally want to thank Kevin for being a trusted advisor and wish him a long, happy and well-deserved retirement,” says Charles E. Harris, vice president of Automotive Aftermarket, NTN.
