Moran Industries, Inc. Announces New Director of Marketing

Moran Industries, Inc., one of the nation’s leading franchisors of automotive aftermarket centers, recently announced the hiring of Jeffrey N. Johnson as the company’s new director of marketing.

Johnson, who resides with his wife and daughter in Joliet , Illinois , previously served as the creative director for an advertising agency specializing in retail automotive accounts.  He then founded his own full-service advertising agency working with clients in a variety of industries.  His most recent position was at the retail level serving as a marketing director for a suburban Chicago auto dealer group. 

“I am thrilled to be able to bring on board a qualified, hard-working individual to help lead Moran’s marketing initiatives,” said Barb Moran, president and CEO of Moran Industries, Inc.  “Jeff brings with him tremendous experience, making him the ideal candidate to support the growth of the company and lead strategic efforts to further enhance the Moran Industries brands.”

As director of marketing, Johnson is responsible for building upon existing company marketing, advertising and public relations tactics to ensure growth on a system-wide level.  He will also develop new marketing programs to support the Franchise owners operating throughout the nation. 

“I am extremely pleased to come to Moran Industries, a company that has a strong infrastructure, an excellent Franchising strategy and a focused vision on future growth,” Johnson said.  “I look forward to implementing marketing initiatives that will not only complement the work being done within the company, but also continue to position Moran as the company that sets the standard of quality service within the automotive aftermarket industry.” 

About Moran Industries, Inc.

Based in Midlothian , IL , and with more than 200 locations nationwide, Moran Industries Franchises several highly respected automotive aftermarket repair brands, including Mr. Transmission, Multistate Transmission, Alta Mere Complete Auto Imaging, and Milex Tune-up and Brake.