Motion Industries Hires Corporate VP
Mark Stoneburner is their corporate account vice president of industry segments.
Posted: April 2, 2016
Motion Industries, Inc. (Birmingham, AL), a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, is pleased to announce the addition of Mark Stoneburner as their corporate account vice president of industry segments. In his new role, he will help expand the company’s existing industry segment focus to leverage identified areas of growth opportunity.
A graduate of Xavier University (MBA) and Ohio University (BSBA), he brings a wealth of experience in a 33-plus year career focused primarily in distribution. He has worked in various branch sales and sales management roles, and has held positions in product management, marketing, and systems integration (ERP). He most recently led sales and marketing efforts on the manufacturing side of the business.
“We are pleased to have someone as uniquely qualified as Mark, who will lead our efforts to focus on existing industry segments offering substantial capacity for growth as well as new and emerging industry segments that provide significant promise for long-term future growth,” stated Mark Thompson, the senior vice president of corporate accounts. “He brings valuable experience and expertise to this new position in corporate accounts, from a variety of previous sales and marketing management positions in both distribution and manufacturing.”
“Mark’s experience in both manufacturing and distribution will certainly relate to our customers, our structure, and our people,” added Tim Breen, the president and chief executive officer. “We are pleased to welcome him aboard, and look forward to serving our company together.”
With annual sales of $4.6 billion, Motion Industries is a leading industrial parts distributor of bearings, mechanical power transmission, electrical and industrial automation, hydraulic and industrial hose, hydraulic and pneumatic components, industrial products, safety products, and material handling. The company has over 550 operations including 15 distribution centers throughout North America and serves more than 150,000 customers from the food and beverage, pulp and paper, iron and steel, chemical, mining and aggregate, petrochemical, automotive, wood and lumber, and pharmaceutical industries.