BRIAN BANKS, SPECIALTY PRODUCT SALES
Brian Banks has joined Specialty Product Sales (SPS) as the new Associate Agent for the Ontario territory region. According to a press release from SPS, with over three decades of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry, Banks brings a wealth of knowledge in sales, marketing and service to support the automotive aftermarket, heavy-duty, industrial and automotive motive collision channels in Ontario. The press release further noted that “Brian’s addition to the team further enhances SPS’s capability to deliver effective support to manufacturers and Canadian distributors.”
MARCO CIERI, SIMPLICITY
Simplicity has announced the promotion of Marco Cieri to the position of Regional Performance manager for Ontario West and the Greater Toronto Area. Cieri first joined Simplicity in October 2023 as a Field Conversion Specialist and has since “played a pivotal role in various initiatives, including the successful onboarding of Simplicity Car Care Pickering and K&R Ottawa East,” according to a recent press release. This promotion came into effect April 30, and, “signifies not only Marco’s exceptional talent and dedication, but also Simplicity’s commitment to fostering growth and development within its team.”
STEPHANIE FILTEAU, PROGI
Progi has announced that it has welcomed Stéphanie Filteau as Key Account Manager with the company. Filteau has worked at Progi for several years as Customer Relations Manager and Project Manager and has been part of every adventure, overseeing projects for insurers and collision shop accounts. In her new role, Filteau will be taking over from Michel Barrette who is leaving Progi “after two years of loyal service to take on new challenges in the collision repair sector,” said Progi in a press release.
JAY BICKFORD, FIX NETWORK
Fix Network has announced that after 28 years in the industry, Jay Bickford is retiring from his role as NOVUS Glass National Trainer with Human Resources. “Jay’s journey with NOVUS Glass first began in the late 1970s. Fast forward to 1991, when he became a NOVUS Glass franchisee in Fort Smith, Arkansas,” the company said. NOVUS Glass further commented that “during his 28-year-tenure, (Brickford) has also held roles as Franchise Support Executive and Director of Franchise Training Network Strategic Learning Manager. Most recently, Bickford also played a key role in developing Fix Network’s Apprenticeship Program.”
