United States. The Wheel Group (TWG) announced that industry veteran Jill Hepp has joined the company as marketing manager.
According to TWG, in his new role, Hepp will further develop TWG's growing position in the automotive aftermarket and lead its growth across its multiple brands.
"Jill's extensive experience in marketing roles at several leading companies and her professionalism make her a valuable addition to The Wheel Group," said TWG Executive Chairman Wade Kawasaki.
"I expect it to help lead growth in our current group of dynamic and innovative brands, as well as our future acquisitions as we continue to grow our portfolio of brands."
According to TWG, after more than a decade in the industry, Hepp brings valuable experience in leadership and marketing roles.
In her most recent role as senior director of marketing at Derive Systems, Hepp increased revenue for its performance tuning brands Bully Dog and SCT through SMS and affiliate marketing.
Prior to that role, Hepp served as chief marketing officer for Accel Performance Group and its family of brands, including Mr. Gasket, Accel, Mallory Ignition, Lakewood, QuickTime and Hays, where she grew and developed both the channel and end-user experiences.
"I am excited to be part of The Wheel Group's dynamic team," said Hepp.
"I look forward to working with the team to showcase our impressive product portfolio in new and innovative ways, and I'm thrilled to continue my career in an industry I love."
