VIPAR Heavy Duty Welcomes New Board Members

The VIPAR Heavy Duty Board of Directors has elected two new members from long-standing stockholders to join its governing body. Chris Redondo, General Manager of Operations at San Diego Friction Products Inc., and Nick Seidel, Vice President of Action Truck Parts Inc., accepted their nominations to four-year terms during VIPAR Heavy Duty’s annual IMPACT Conference in October.

“Our stockholders rely on us to stay a step ahead of the evolving issues and challenges facing the heavy-duty aftermarket,” said Chairman of the Board Bill Nolan of PBS Truck Parts. “Chris and Nick bring the experience and proven leadership that will add valuable insight as we continue to advance strategic initiatives, strengthen industry relationships, and plan for the future.”

Chris Redondo joined San Diego Friction in 2023 as General Manager of Operations, bringing more than 25 years of experience with OE suppliers including Meritor, Hyundai Translead, and Fruehauf. He serves on the Distributor Advisory Councils for both Cummins Braking Systems & Components and Bendix. 

Established in 1924 as an auto parts supplier, San Diego Friction has grown significantly over the past century. Today, the company provides retail parts sales, brake shoe remanufacturing, steering gear remanufacturing, driveline repair, suspension repair, custom-made U bolts and flywheel resurfacing. They operate as Wetmore's in San Diego, San Marcos, Corona, and El Cajon, Calif.; Imperial Valley Truck & Auto in El Centro, Calif., Yuma Truck Parts in Yuma, Ariz; and Precision Driveline & Truck Parts in Phoenix, Ariz. The company was a 2024 Trucks, Parts, Service Distributor of the Year Finalist, is a member of the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) and has been a VIPAR Heavy Duty distributor since 2007.

Nick Seidel joined Action Truck Parts in 2005 and now serves as Vice President. He is on the VIPAR Heavy Duty Membership and Product Committees, the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) Joint Operating Committee, and the Cummins Braking Systems & Components Distributor Advisory Council. He is also the Distributor Co-Chair for HDAW 2026.

Since its founding in 2005, Action Truck Parts has experienced steady growth and now operates two Illinois-based locations serving customers across the light, medium, and heavy-duty truck markets. The company’s focus on high-quality parts, exceptional customer service, and strong team culture has set it apart in a competitive industry. In 2019, Action Truck Parts was honored as TPS Distributor of the Year, after three consecutive nominations. They have been a VIPAR Heavy Duty distributor since 2013.

Chris Redondo General Manager of Operations San Diego Friction Products Inc.	Nick Seidel Vice President Action Truck Parts Inc.