Cometic Gasket Adds New Sales VP

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Automotive aftermarket industry veteran Jesse Jones has joined Cometic Gasket, Inc., and will serve as the northeast Ohio-based organization’s Vice President of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Production Engine Remanufacturer (PER) Sales.

Jones comes to Cometic with over 35 years of industry experience following a lengthy tenure with Dana Incorporated, including a stop at Mahle Clevite.

Most recently, the Northwood University Alumnus was the Senior Manager, Special Markets, for Dana where he was responsible for developing new markets. In that role, Jones led Dana’s reintroduction and launch of the companies’ engine sealing product line incorporating strategy, product offerings, marketing and distribution.

Jones will focus his efforts on identifying new opportunities with OEMs and PERs while mining and implementing high volume private label programs within the automotive, powersports and marine markets.

Jones, who is a member of several professional organizations including Auto Care Association (ACA) Speciality Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA), Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), will begin his new role effective immediately.

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