Dorman Announces Key Leadership Changes
Key Highlights
- Charles W. Rayfield joins as Senior Vice President and CFO Designate, succeeding retiring CFO David Hession, with formal appointment following fiscal 2025.
- Nathan J. Porter is appointed Senior Vice President and COO, overseeing operations across Light Duty and Heavy Duty segments to improve efficiency and supply chain management.
- Eric B. Luftig is promoted to President of Light Duty, leading sales, marketing, and product development.
- Steven A. Bashir takes over as President of Heavy Duty, succeeding retiring President John R. McKnight.
Dorman Products, Inc. announced several key leadership changes to accelerate the Company’s growth strategy.
“The leadership changes announced today position Dorman for an exciting new chapter,” said Kevin Olsen, Dorman’s president and chief executive officer. “Our senior leaders have the experience and expertise to drive innovation, further advance our commercial and operational excellence initiatives, and unlock new opportunities to deliver long-term growth.”
Listed below are the key changes:
Charles W. Rayfield – Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer:
Joining Dorman today as senior vice president, chief financial officer designate, and treasurer, Charles W. Rayfield succeeds David M. Hession, whose planned retirement was announced in June 2025. Mr. Rayfield’s formal appointment as chief financial officer will commence on the first business day following the Company’s filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2025.
Nathan J. Porter – Senior Vice President, Chief Operations Officer:
Leading the Operations functions for Dorman’s Light Duty and Heavy Duty segments, Nathan J. Porter will oversee key operating activities, including distribution, manufacturing, logistics, and sourcing.
Eric B. Luftig – President, Light Duty:
After serving as the senior vice president of Product, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing for Dorman’s Light Duty business since joining the Company in 2021, Eric B. Luftig has been promoted to president, Light Duty. In this role, he will lead the strategic commercial functions for the Light Duty segment, including sales, marketing, and product development.
Steven A. Bashir – President, Heavy Duty:
As part of a planned leadership transition, Steven A. Bashir has joined Dorman as president, Heavy Duty, succeeding John R. McKnight, who will be retiring from the Company. In this role, he will lead the segment’s strategic commercial functions, including sales, marketing, and product development.