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LKQ Announces Senior Level Promotions
Pomona, CA – January 11, 2008 –LKQ Corporation announced today the promotion of three senior level team members. Eileen Sottile has been promoted to LKQ’s Staff Vice President of Government Affairs; Mike Smith has been promoted to Associate Vice President of the Keystone Midwest Region; and Arnie Kohorst has been promoted to Vice President of LKQ/Keystone Paint, Body and Equipment (PBE) Division.
“I am pleased to announce these promotions as part of our plan to evolve and strengthen our services as one company,” said Joe Holsten, President and CEO of LKQ Corporation. “Eileen, Mike and Arnie have tremendous experience in the collision repair industry and we look forward to their continued contributions to the company and customers for years to come.”
Since 1997, Sottile held the position as Director of Governmental Relations with Keystone Automotive Industries. The newly created position, LKQ’s Staff Vice President of Government Affairs, will include the oversight of LKQ's governmental relations at both the federal and state levels for the United States and Canada, and for all of LKQ's lines of business, including both used parts as well as aftermarket product lines.
Smith has been with Keystone for 15 years and most recently served as Keystone’s Regional Manager and Director of Industry Relations. As Associate Vice President of the Keystone Midwest Region, Smith will oversee the Midwest region which includes operations in MN, WI, IL, IN, KS, MO, NE, IA and the Upper Peninsula of MI.
Kohorst most recently served as the Operating Vice President of the Midwest Division of Keystone Automotive. Kohorst has over 20 years in the PBE industry and will be spearheading efforts as the Vice President of LKQ/Keystone’s Paint, Body and Equipment Division.
About Keystone Automotive Industries
The recognized leader in quality collision replacement parts, Keystone Automotive Industries Inc. is now a division of LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQX).With a newly expanded network of over 7,900 team members, the combined company today maintains nearly 300 distribution facilities across the United States and Canada. Keystone remains committed to providing the most innovative product offerings and technology-based solutions to help its customers meet the demands of daily business. Now celebrating its 60th year, there is no doubt that Keystone Automotive has been “Raising The Standard Since Day One.” For more information, visit www.keystone-auto.com or www.lkqcorp.com.