Kirt Denman Joins NGK Spark Plugs as Director of Aftermarket

NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) Inc. announced that Kirt Denman has joined the company as director of aftermarket.

“I am pleased to announce that Kirt Denman has accepted the position of director of aftermarket,” said NGK Senior Vice President of Commercial Business Operations Brian Norko. “Kirt joins us with extensive knowledge and a deep understanding of the automotive aftermarket in North America. We are excited to welcome him to the NGK team.”

As director of aftermarket, Denman will serve as a leadership team member and be responsible for developing a strategy to drive the aftermarket forward and achieve the established goals. In addition, he will be responsible for the oversight and shared strategy of all sales and marketing programs, product launches, and excess and obsolete inventory that provide growth and profitability.

Denman has specialized in the automotive aftermarket and retail for over 35 years, holding positions of increasing responsibility.

“I am excited to join the NGK Team,” said Denman. “NGK’s outstanding reputation for quality, value, service and performance are ones to which I know my background will further contribute. I look forward to sharing my expertise and insight in the aftermarket industry to drive the organization to future success.”

The boards of the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA), and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) voted unanimously to appoint Scott Schloegel as acting president and CEO of the associations. Diana Sanchez was appointed acting chief operating officer.

Schloegel and Sanchez, whose appointments are effective immediately, will also continue to serve in their current roles as senior vice president of government relations and vice president of operations respectively. The interim leadership was selected to ensure a seamless transition as the associations’ search committee continues to conduct a comprehensive review of the position of president and CEO, and a subsequent search to replace outgoing President and CEO Erik Pritchard.