Oil Patch Bits: Motion Industries announces organizational changes

Motion Industries, is pleased to announce several key changes as part of the company’s organizational structure alignment, according to Motion Industries’ President and CEO Tim Breen. The changes were effective as of Jan. 1.

Randy Breaux assumed the position of senior vice president of marketing, distribution and purchasing. In this new role, Breaux will retain current responsibility for marketing and strategic planning, but gain overall responsibility for the additional areas as above. Breaux joined Motion Industries in 2011.

Tony Cefalu was named senior vice president of hose and rubber, shops and service centers. In this new position, Cefalu will continue to lead Motion’s efforts for hose, rubber, and gaskets, and now has the added responsibility for shops and service centers including automation, fluid power, pumps and repair. Cefalu started his career with the Berry Bearing Co. in 1983, which became part of Motion Industries in 1993.

Kevin Storer was named senior vice president of U.S. operations, president of Mi Mexico. Storer’s new role will expand to include all U.S. branch and field sales operations. He will continue to have complete responsibility for Motion’s Mexico operations. Storer began his career with Motion Industries in the West Group in 1987.