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Rick Keister is an experienced senior executive who has lead several major automotive aftermarket businesses as President and CEO. His experience includes overseeing multiple domestic and international manufacturing and distribution facilities, leading strategic planning efforts, sales and finance. As CEO of Keystone Automotive Industries (KEYS- NASDAQ) Rick led the company to annual revenues growth of $800 million. Keystone was the leading supplier of premium aftermarket replacement parts to the North American collision repair industry until it was acquired for a substantial premium by LKQ Corp (LKQX- NASDAQ).

Prior to his role at Keystone, Rick was President of the Aftermarket Group for Remy International, formerly Delco Remy International Inc. While at Remy International he was responsible for North American aftermarket operations and several international business units.

An entrepreneur at heart, Rick got his start in the aftermarket by founding Precision Alternator and Starter Inc., with a partner and two employees. The company eventually was renamed World Wide Automotive. Rick successfully grew the company over a 20 year period before selling the business to Delco Remy.

Rick is an OPM Graduate of the Harvard Business School, holds a Professional Director Certification from the American College of Corporate Directors and a veteran of the United States Air Force.