MSD Names Erik Brock and Silver Gomez as Product Managers
MSD Names Joe Pando Drag Racing/Engine Builder Support Manager
MSD Names Erik Brock Product Manager
El Paso, TX; March 20, 2013 – MSD, the industry leaders in manufacturing and marketing of ignition and EFI fuel system products, has named Erik Brock as Product Manager.
Mr. Brock, who has worked at MSD since 2003, will be in charge of managing and marketing all EFI fuel system products and assist in the development of new products. MSD, known since its formation of their multiple spark discharge technology, has developed a new Product Management structure to support the ongoing global growth of this category. Mr. Brock will be one of the driving forces as part of this newly developed team of product managers.
“The additional focus of dedicated product managers will allow us to continue building on our market-leading position, assist in further product development and lay the foundation for a stronger global presence,” noted Manny Grijalva, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at MSD/Racepak. “Erik’s related work history; acquired skills and understand of what brought us to the forefront of our industry will benefit us greatly today and well into the future.”
Mr. Brock started at MSD in the engineering department to help develop the Sports Compact market. Erik’s abilities and skills allowed for increased responsibilities in the marketing department and as part of the event marketing group. Mr. Brock became a car enthusiast at the tender age of 15 and by 20 had built a 9 second nitrous-powered street/strip car. Years of auto shop, internships and work experience in speed shops rapidly increased his skills and desire for creating high performance in virtually any vehicle.
Prior to joining MSD, Mr. Brock worked at local Speed Shops and was an instructor at Western Technical College. He has participated at some level in drag racing, sand drags, nitrous street cars and heads up turbo events. Erik stays busy outside of MSD by working in his shop on his Mustang Cobra, Kawasaki motorcycle and the cars of anyone seeking to make them faster.
MSD Names Silver Gomez Product Manager
El Paso, TX; March 20, 2013– MSD, the industry leaders in the manufacturing and marketing of ignition and EFI fuel system products, has named Silver Gomez as Product Manager.
Mr. Gomez, who has worked at MSD for 16 years, will be in charge of managing and marketing all ignition system products. MSD, known since its formation of their multiple spark discharge technology, has developed a new Product Management structure to support the ongoing global growth of this category. Mr. Gomez will be one of the driving forces as part of this newly developed team of product managers.
“The additional focus of dedicated product managers will allow us to continue building on our market-leading position, assist in further product development and lay the foundation for a stronger global presence,” noted Manny Grijalva, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at MSD/Racepak. “Silver’s abilities and inclusive understanding of what brought us to the forefront of our industry will greatly benefit MSD and our industry-leading products well into the future.”
Mr. Gomez started at MSD as a customer service technician and has held various positions of increasing responsibility including work in R & D, Power Sports business development, product training, and most recently the management of their event marketing trailer program. Prior to joining MSD, Mr. Gomez worked as a diagnostic technician for Firestone/Bridgestone. Silver is an avid car enthusiast and attends as many NHRA, IHRA, NASCAR and other car enthusiast events as his schedule allows.
Mr. Gomez graduated from Universal Technical Institute with a certificate in General Automotive. Silver, his wife Claudia, sons Silver John and Carlos, and daughter Yasmin will continue to live in El Paso, Texas.
MSD Names Joe Pando Drag Racing/Engine Builder Support Manager
El Paso, TX; March 20, 2013 – MSD, the industry leaders in manufacturing and marketing of ignition and EFI fuel system products, has named Joe Pando as Drag Racing/Engine Builder Support Manager.
Mr. Pando who has worked at MSD since 1979, will be in charge of managing and supporting all MSD products as they relate to drag racing and engine builder needs. MSD, known since its formation of their multiple spark discharge technology, has established a new field support team whose purpose is to support the racing circuit and engine builder market.
Mr. Pando will be the lead person to manage and support this new initiative. “MSD was built on the products and services offered to professional and novice racing as well as to the engine builder market. Investing this level of talent allows us to continue supporting these critical markets for many years to come,” noted Manny Grijalva, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at MSD/Racepak. “Joe is an industry icon who has proven his worth to the performance market for many years. His skills and abilities will be an asset to everyone involved.”
Mr. Pando started at MSD in the manufacturing department almost 35 years ago. Joe responsibilities have progressively increased through his most recent position of Technical Service Manager. He has been involved in the development and testing of several racing products that are industry standards today. Mr. Pando has served the global racing circuit quite extensively over the years and has been known to stay continuously on the road for weeks on end to support the needs of this segment.
Mr. Pando has participated in drag racing, driving schools and panel discussions as an industry expert in his field. In his free time Joe enjoys spending time attending car shows, playing golf and working on his Chevy Tahoe and 1964 Galaxie. But, for those that know him, the center of his world is his beautiful daughter Anaika, Joe and Anaika will continue living in El Paso, TX.
Founded in 1970, MSD is one of the most recognized industry names in ignition system products, EFI products and high performance parts. The company designs, develops, tests, and manufacturers its entire line of ignition boxes, distributors, EFI systems, coils, spark plug wires, crank triggers and other performance parts from its headquarters in El Paso, TX. MSD is part of the MSD Performance family.
To learn more about MSD visit www.MSDPerformance.com.
