17845 Sky Park Circle, Suite F
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 261-8208
sackirby@pacbell.net
An experienced senior executive with
a history of successful positions
in manufacturing, distribution and retail/wholesale firms.
Strong strategic planner and
implementer.
Experience in both corporate and
venture startup environments.
Background includes doing business
throughout Europe and Asia with emphasis
on China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Germany and Italy.
Merger, acquisition, venture
financing and IPO experience.
Team builder and mentor with a
hands-on management style.
Computer and Web proficient.
2001-Present President
and Founder
China
Auto Group, Irvine, CA
A Manufacturer of Automotive and Industrial parts in China
for Distribution in North America and Europe.
Customers include auto makers, Tier 1 and 2 suppliers to automakers and
major aftermarket parts companies.
1999-2001 Vice
President and General Manager
Forecast
Trading Corp., Fort Lauderdale, FL
An automotive parts supplier to the Aftermarket specializing
in developing products around the world.
Includes American Ignition wire, acquired in 1999.
1993-1999
President,
CEO, COO, Executive Vice President
A venture capital backed Òbig-boxÓ retailer and wholesaler
of auto parts in the Western U.S. through nineteen locations.
1983-93
President,
Executive Vice President, General Manager
Import Parts America (and predecessor)
Fremont, CA
An importer and distributor of auto parts. Operated seven distribution centers and
employed over two hundred.
1975-83
Director
of Purchasing and Marketing
Chanslor and Lyon Co.
Brisbane, CA
A multi-location wholesaler of auto parts in California
1972-75 Product
Manager
Worldparts Division, Maremont Corporation
Nashville, TN
A National importer/wholesaler of parts for foreign cars
1972
B.A
Business Finance, California State University
Wall Street Journal Award as Outstanding Business Student
Numerous continuing education programs, including ÒDoing
Business in AsiaÓ certificate from USC Graduate School of Business
1993-97,
88-89 Director Auto
International Association (AIA)
1984-89 Committee Member,
Finance/Statistics Committee,
Automotive Warehouse Distributors
Association
1984-89 Chairman, AIA Education Committee
1996
AIA
Hall of Fame Inductee
1994 AIA
Man of the Year Award
ASE
Certified in Five disciplines, including Parts Specialist
AIA
MasterÕs Level Import Parts Specialist
Married,
wife Cindi
Three
children, Stephen Jr., Brook, Jason
Activities
include golf, travel and portfolio management