Press release
U.S. Auto Parts Announces Appointment of Jim Barnes to its Board of Directors
CARSON, Calif., Oct. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRTS), one of the largest online providers of aftermarket automotive parts
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[{"type":"text","content":"CARSON, Calif., Oct. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRTS), one of the largest online providers of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, today announced the appointment of Jim Barnes to its Board of Directors.\n\n \nMr. Barnes currently serves as the CEO of enVista, LLC, a supply chain and unified commerce consulting firm, where he has served since he co-founded enVista in 2002. Prior to founding enVista, he was the Executive Vice President and co-founder of Q4 Logistics. He has spent the last 25 years deploying supply chain and enterprise solutions and synchronizing material and information flow for Fortune 500 brands and retail companies. \nMr. Barnes holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Purdue University. \"We are extremely pleased to have Jim join us,\" said Lev Peker, the Company's CEO. \"Jim's extensive logistics and operational expertise positions him well to make valuable contributions to U.S. Auto Parts and our Board of Directors.\"\nMr. Barnes commented: \"U.S. Auto Parts is well positioned to grow its business providing affordable aftermarket auto parts to consumers all over the U.S. I look forward to helping fuel that growth and collaborating with the rest of the board and management team.\"\nAbout U.S. Auto Parts\nEstablished in 1995, U.S. Auto Parts is a leading online provider of automotive aftermarket parts, including collision, engine, and performance parts and accessories. Through the Company's network of websites, U.S. Auto Parts provides consumers with a broad selection of competitively priced products, all mapped by a proprietary database with applications based on vehicle makes, models and years. U.S. Auto Parts' flagship websites include www.autopartswarehouse.com, www.carparts.com, and www.jcwhitney.com, as well as the Company's corporate website at www.usautoparts.net.\nU.S. Auto Parts is headquartered in Carson, California.\nSafe Harbor Statement\nThis press release contains statements which are based on management's current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business and its industry, as well as certain assumptions made by the Company. These statements are forward looking statements for the purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and Section 27A of the ...