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Chris Anderson, executive vice president of engine and chassis components company Elgin Industries, has also been elected chief operating officer by the company’s board of directors.
Anderson, who joined Elgin in 2000, will retain his duties as corporate executive vice president while assuming the responsibilities of COO, the company stated in a press release. He previously was executive vice president of the company’s Elgin World Trade operating unit.
“Chris has played an invaluable role in helping to guide and grow our company during a period of historic change in the transportation and industrial markets,” said Bill Skok, president and CEO. “His skills and dedication to customer success have helped us become a leading partner to engine, vehicle and equipment manufacturers, aftermarket parts distributors, engine builders and performance enthusiasts around the world.”
Anderson resides in Geneva, Illinois, with his wife, Brannon, and two children. He received a bachelor’s degree from Miami (Ohio) University and is active in a number of industry initiatives, including having served as a member of the board of directors of the MEMA Automotive Overseas Council since 2018.
Elgin serves original equipment (OE) and aftermarket customers from its U.S.-based engineering, manufacturing and distribution complex. The company’s brand and product portfolio includes Elgin engine and chassis components; Elgin PRO-STOCK and Elgin BLACK ICE performance parts; and Elgin Rxemedy lubricants and additives. The company also provides advanced heat and cryogenic treatment services.
