BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, announced the promotion of James Howe to executive vice president (EVP) – eCommerce, sales excellence, strategic pricing and corporate accounts, and of Joe Limbaugh to EVP – supply chain, operations support, marketing and enterprise excellence, effective April 1, 2021.
Howe most recently served as senior vice president (SVP) – eCommerce, sales excellence and strategic pricing throughout 2020, and as of January 1, 2021, took on the additional responsibilities of the corporate accounts group. He has been with Motion since 2002 and has held numerous field roles – including group executive for the West Group.
Limbaugh began his career with Motion in 1983 in Bourbonnais, Illinois. During his time with Motion, Limbaugh has held numerous field and corporate positions, giving him a unique perspective on Motion and its customers. He most recently served as SVP, responsible for Motion’s procurement and inventory, distribution center operations and productivity, branch support, facilities and lease management, and marketing strategy.