Jon Owens, group publisher at
Babcox Publications and
BodyShop Business, has been named president of Auto7, a supplier of
original equipment quality parts for Hyundai, Kia and GM-Daewoo to the
United States and Canadian aftermarkets based in Miramar, Fla. Owens joins Auto7
effective July 14.
“It's bittersweet for us to see Jon leave. He has been a top
performer for us for the past eight years and we appreciate the
outstanding job he did for us,” said Bill Babcox , president of Babcox
Publications. “At the same time, we'll miss Jon professionally and
personally and wish he and Sue all the best.”
Owens added, “Babcox has provided me with the most satisfying
chapter of my career thus far. It's difficult to leave this wonderful
company and these special people. However, I'm thrilled about the
opportunity at Auto7 and flattered that they chose me to lead them into
their exciting future.”
Jon and his wife Sue will be relocating to the Miami area.