Mark Fields Named to FleetPride Board of Directors

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- FleetPride, the nation's largest independent distributor of aftermarket heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, today announced the appointment of former Ford Motor Company President and CEO Mark Fields to its Board of Directors.

Fields retired as President and CEO of Ford in May 2017, concluding a 28-year career with the American auto giant. During his tenure as Chief Executive Officer, and before that as Chief Operating Officer, Fields oversaw Ford's fastest global manufacturing expansion in a half-century and its most aggressive schedule of new product introduction ever. Before that, Fields served as President, The Americas, where he developed "The Way Forward" plan to return the company to profitability. He also served as Executive Vice President, Ford of Europe and Premier Automotive Group, as well as President and CEO of Mazda Motor Corporation.

"We are very excited to have Mark join FleetPride's Board. He brings a wealth of operating and marketing expertise to our company during a dynamic period of growth," said FleetPride CEO Al Dragone.

Fields recently completed a term as Chair of the U.S.-China Business Council, and he currently serves on the IBM Board of Directors. Fields holds a degree in economics from Rutgers University and an MBA from the Harvard Graduate School of Business.

About FleetPride, Inc.

Formed in 1999, and headquartered in Irving, TX, FleetPride is the nation's largest distributor of truck and trailer parts in the independent heavy-duty aftermarket channel. FleetPride operates over 260 locations in 46 states and carries over 400+ nationally recognized brands. Operating through five regional distribution centers, FleetPride serves a diverse customer base across multiple industries including general freight, leasing, municipalities, agriculture, food and beverage, construction and waste management. In addition, FleetPride offers in-house remanufactured products such as brake shoes and driveline components. Truck and trailer drive-in repair services are also offered at a number of locations under the FleetCare brand. We Are The Heavy-Duty Expertstm.

SOURCE FleetPride, Inc.