Motion Industries, a distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replacement parts, has named Joe Limbaugh vice president operations. The new position will focus on company-performance improvement and corporate projects, according to a press release.

Most recently, Limbaugh served as vice president and general manager for Motion Industries’ Chicago division in the Central Group. His career began in 1983 with Berry Bearing Company, and since then has served in leadership positions at the branch and division levels in both the Central Group and the Southeast Group. With this promotion, Limbaugh will be relocating to the corporate office in Birmingham, Ala.

“We congratulate Joe on his new position and thank him for his many contributions to our company,” says Tim Breen, president and COO.  “We look forward to Joe’s leadership in these key areas that will help us continue to focus on operational improvement throughout the company.”