Motion Industries Names to Senior Vice President of Mexico, Canada, Industry Segments and Business Development

Motion Industries has promoted Eric Gonzalez to senior vice president of Mexico, Canada, Industry Segments and Business Development, effective immediately.

Gonzalez has excelled in numerous positions during his 26-year career at Motion. He began as a corporate trainee and has held positions as outside sales representative, branch manager, fluid power specialist, automation specialist, and various roles in corporate accounts and field leadership. Most recently, Gonzalez served as group vice president for the Southwest Group and Mexico.

In his new position, Gonzalez will lead Motion’s businesses in Mexico and Canada while establishing new North American teams focused on Industry Segments and Business Development.

“Eric’s energy and sales leadership are exceptional,” said James Howe, president of Motion. “I am confident he will elevate Motion’s sales growth, and it will be exciting to see the new team synergies he orchestrates and influences.” 

Gonzalez has a bachelor’s degree in biology from California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, Calif.