Akebono has announced it has hired Domingo (Dom) Ramirez as Territory Sales Manager of the U.S. central region aftermarket business.

“Dom’s automotive and professional experience along with his deep knowledge of brake friction make him a valuable partner to our customer programs,” said Brian Horvath, Regional Sales Manager, U.S. central region.

Ramirez worked at Federal-Mogul Motorparts prior to joining Akebono, as a technical product specialist. He also worked at Raytheon Professional Services LLC, General Motors, and Dana Incorporated in sales management positions.