Motion Industries, a leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replacement parts, has announced Billy Hamilton as the new vice president of human resources.

Hamilton’s responsibilities include all areas of human resources including employee relations, safety, compliance, training, and system security. He succeeds Jim Neill, who was promoted to a senior management position with Motion Industries’ parent firm, Genuine Parts Company. 

A graduate of the University of Texas, Hamilton will bring with him significant experience, having begun his career in 1990. He most recently served with the Lockheed Martin Corporation, where he began in 2005.

“Billy’s experience in manufacturing will certainly relate to our industry and structure as well as our people,” says Bill Stevens, Motion Industries’ Chairman and CEO. “We are pleased to have him aboard, and look forward to serving our company together.”