Centric Parts Names First Strategic Executive for Retail

Aug. 8, 2016

Centric Parts has hired Tony Edwards to fill the newly created position of strategic account executive for retail sales. Edwards will lead Centric’s retail commercial support center in Memphis, Tenn.

He will report to Dan Billie, executive vice president of sales and marketing.

“Tony brings over 20 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket," says Billie. "His proven leadership, retail experience and product knowledge is a perfect match to lead our efforts in retail.” 

A former merchandising director at AutoZone, Edwards was previously with UCI Fram Group and the Prestone brand as director of sales to AutoZone, and before that, marketing director at Cardone Industries responsible for brakes, corporate marketing, and global purchasing.

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