Dorman Products, Inc. -- Form 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 16, 2011

 

 

Dorman Products, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

 

Pennsylvania   000-18914   23-2078856

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

  

(Commission

File Number)

  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

3400 East Walnut Street, Comar, Pennsylvania 18915

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (215) 997-1800

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

On February 16, 2011, the Board of Directors of Dorman Products, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Mathias J. Barton and Joseph M. Berretta as co-Presidents of the Company. Mr. Barton was the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since 1999 and Mr. Berretta was the Company’s Senior Vice President, Products, since 2004.

On February 16, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company also named Matthew S. Kohnke its Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Kohnke was the Company’s Vice President – Corporate Controller since 2002.

Mathias J. Barton, age 51, joined the Company in November 1999 as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Barton was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Central Sprinkler Corporation, a manufacturer and distributor of automatic fire sprinklers, valves and component parts. From May 1989 to September 1998, Mr. Barton was employed by Rapidforms, Inc., most recently as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He is a graduate of Temple University.

Joseph M. Beretta, age 56, joined the Company in January 2004 as Senior Vice President, Product. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Beretta was employed by Cardone Industries, Inc., most recently as its Chief Operating Officer. Cardone is a re-manufacturer and supplier of automotive replacement parts. He is a graduate of Oral Roberts University.

Matthew S. Kohnke, age 39, joined Dorman Products in May 2002 as Vice President - Corporate Controller. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Kohnke worked for Arthur Andersen LLP, beginning as an intern in January 1992 and advancing to manager in the Audit and Business Advisory practice. He is a graduate of Villanova University.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

  (a) Financial Statements.

None.

 

  (b) Proforma Financial Information.

None.

 

  (c) Small Company Transactions.

None.

 

  (d) Exhibits

None.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

    DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
Date: February 17, 2011   By:  

/s/ Mathias J. Barton

    Name: Mathias J. Barton
    Title: Co-President