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CRP Automotive announced the appointment of Tony Leovan as national sales manager for import. The company also appointed Andy Peckham as national sales manager for wholesale distribution.

Leovan to lead import sales managers channel

Leovan will oversee CRP’s import wholesale distribution business. He will focus on expanding sales with both new and existing customers. He also will support sales and marketing initiatives. He will serve as the product expert for all brands offered by CRP Automotive.

Leovan expressed enthusiasm for the role. “I am excited to be working with CRP in an industry I am passionate about,” he said.

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, Leovan served as supervisor account manager for CHS Lubricants, where he managed private label business. He also worked as district sales manager for NAPA Import Parts. At NAPA, he oversaw sales for the Altrom OE import parts program.

Cory Martin, director of sales for the wholesale distribution channel, welcomed Leovan. “We are pleased to have Tony join the CRP team,” Martin said. “His extensive experience in the fluid industry, combined with his understanding of selling OE import brands, will positively impact our customer-first commitment.”

Leovan holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He also holds a Lean Bronze Certification.

Peckham brings customer-focused experience

Peckham will manage a portfolio of regional and national customers. He will focus on strategic growth and relationship building through tailored sales initiatives. He expressed his commitment to strengthening CRP’s market presence. He emphasized driving success through collaboration and customer-focused strategies.

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, Peckham managed sales and technical support for Valeo Service US as division tech care and trade marketing specialist. He also spent more than a decade at TI Fluid Systems, where he contributed to strategic growth and product launches.

Martin praised Peckham’s experience. “Andy brings a customer-focused perspective and over 15 years of automotive aftermarket industry experience,” Martin said. “We’re anticipating a positive impact from his contributions.”

Peckham is a master automotive technician. He graduated from Saginaw Valley State University. He also serves as a member of the MEMA – MiX Executive Committee Board.

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