Winhere Brake Parts has recently announced the appointment of automotive aftermarket industry veteran, Russ Barker as the company’s new Director of Sales.

Barker brings with him more than 26 years of automotive aftermarket experience to his new role in Winhere. Before joining the company, he was working as the Director of Sales and Marketing for GB Remanufacturing.

Besides being a member of the Automotive Sales Council, Barker has also held a position on AWDA’s Manufacturers Advisory Council (MAC). He will be taking up his new responsibilities at Winhere’s corporate offices and distribution center in suburban Chicago.

“We are excited to have Russ join Winhere, he will be instrumental in our continued growth as the premier aftermarket supplier of premium brake drums and rotors,” says Doug Labac, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Winhere.

Operating out of Chicago, Winhere Brake Parts distributes brake rotors/drums and other brake components to its customers across North America. The company’s complete range of brake rotors and drums offers more than 99 percent coverage cars, SUVs, light/medium duty trucks on the road. The different varieties of rotors and drums offered by Winhere include high carbon, coated, painted, standard and drilled/slotted.