going places

Denso Corp. has named Haruya Maruyama president & CEO of Denso International America. Maruyama is currently president of Denso Automotive Deutschland GmbH and a managing officer of Denso Corp.

Denso has named Yoshihiko Yamada president of Denso Sales California. Yamada is formerly president of Denso International Thailand.

Josef Kory joins Navistar as vice president of Global Distribution Operations, Navistar Parts.

Transplace Inc. has named Robert Brescia to the position of executive vice president and chief operations officer.

Phillips Industries has named Ron Alvarez to the position of national sales manager of OE service.

Heil Environmental has appointed Tim Tarte general manager for its OEM and aftermarket parts business, Parts Central.

Andrew Cifranic, brand manager for Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, will serve as the co-chair of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Brand Protection Council.

PeopleNet has named Craig Dillon chief technology officer.

Oil Purification Systems has named Howie Heaton vice president of sales.

Karmak Inc. recently named John Lebel to the position of chief technology officer.

Hendrickson has named Jerry Reynolds director of North American field services.

The OES aftermarket business of Webb Wheel Products has named Duane Ricketts to the position of business unit president and Ken Kelley to vice president of sales, marketing and business development. Rick Kempski will be vice president of marketing for the company.

The National Truck Equipment Assn. has hired Kathleen M. Kvasnak as project and public relations manager.

Comdata Corp. has named Andrew Park exec. vice president, information & emerging products.