Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry.

This week, High Bar Brands promoted Derek Quys to senior vice-president of sales and business development and welcomed Mike Selick as vice-president of sales. Meanwhile, John Cotterill joined Eassons Transport as an operations manager and Groupe Touchette appointed Francis Lalonde as vice-president of supply chain. Mario Sosic was promoted to operations manager at Tankmart International, and Marli Hall was promoted to director of public relations at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association.

High Bar Brands restructures sales leadership, adds new VP

High Bar Brands (HBB), a North American supplier of heavy-duty truck parts, has appointed Mike Selick as vice-president of sales and promoted Derek Quys to senior vice-president of sales and business development as part of the company’s efforts to bolster its sales leadership team.

Quys will focus on higher-level strategy, including sales and business development, acquisitions, and corporate partnerships.

Selick, meanwhile, bringing more than a decade of industry experience to the role, will oversee HBB’s sales directors and regional managers, reporting directly to Quys. He joins HBB after serving as a director of sales at Trux Accessories for almost 12 years, where he was responsible for global sales.

“This is a significant hire that helps add structure to our sales and business development roles,” said HBB president and chief executive officer Christopher Thorpe in a news release. “Mike is an industry veteran with a great reputation, so adding him while we continue to focus on expansion is an incredible win for HBB.”

HBB, known for its five brands – Minimizer, Premier Manufacturing, Dieter’s, Panelite, and Viking Mud Flaps – is actively pursuing additional acquisitions, a critical factor in Selick’s hiring and Quys’ promotion, according to a release.

Groupe Touchette names Lalonde VP of supply chain

Groupe Touchette has appointed Francis Lalonde as vice-president of supply chain. Lalonde joins the tire distribution company with more than two decades of experience in operations management, distribution, procurement, and transportation.

Before joining Groupe Touchette, he held several senior management roles, including regional vice-president of operations for Quebec and Atlantic Canada at Sysco Canada, vice-president of transportation at Walmart Canada, and chief commercial officer at KNNX.

“Francis possesses a unique ability to engage directly with all stakeholders, providing an accurate assessment of the situation and ultimately making the best decisions for the organization,” said Nicolas Touchette, co-owner and chief executive officer of Groupe Touchette, in a news release.

Eassons Transport welcomes operations manager

John Cotterill joined Eassons Transport as operations manager. Cotterill brings nearly two decades of experience to the role. He joins Eassons after serving as a director of operations, safety, and maintenance for 17 years. Prior to that, he held the position of branch manager at Advantage Personnel for over 13 years.

Sosic promoted at Tankmart International

Mario Sosic was promoted to operations manager at Tankmart International. He has been with the company since November 2003, serving as an account manager for more than 20 years.

Sosic will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Burlington, Ont. branch.

“[I’m] grateful for the support and excited to take on new challenges and contribute even more to our mission, ensuring operational efficiency and excellence across Ontario,” Sosic wrote in a LinkedIn post.

NMFTA promotes Hall to director of public relations

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has promoted Marli Hall to director of public relations. Hall, who has more than a decade of experience in the supply chain industry and communications, will now play a role in enhancing the profiles of NMFTA executive leaders and positioning the organization at the forefront of industry discussions on cybersecurity and digital standards.

She will also develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies that convey the association’s mission across all media platforms, said Caroline Lyle, chief marketing officer at NMFTA, in a news release.

“With Marli’s extensive experience in the industry, she has demonstrated an exceptional ability to build and maintain strong relationships with peers and media representatives,” added Debbie Sparks, NMFTA’s executive director.