Dayco is focused on driving growth in the heavy-duty aftermarket. To meet the ongoing needs of its commercial vehicle customers, the company recently hired Ron Barnes as National Commercial Vehicle Business Development Manager. He will lead Dayco’s recently formed Heavy-Duty Aftermarket group.

Barnes joined Dayco in June as a highly experienced veteran with more than 25 years of experience in the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket industries. Barnes spent the last 9 years at Tenneco where, most recently, he held the position of Strategic Account Manager for U.S. commercial vehicle customers. Throughout his career, Barnes has worked directly with all the commercial vehicle OEMs, CV retailers and CV buying groups. In his new role, Barnes will be responsible for developing and expanding Dayco’s brand presence with all heavy-duty and fleet customers nationwide.