Terry Smith hired as General Manager—Team Sales

Dec 16 , 2003 - Simpson Performance Products, Inc., Mooresville, North Carolina is proud to announce that Terry Smith has accepted a newly developed position of General Manager—Team Sales. Terry joins us from Michael Waltrip Racing where he has been Michael’s Business Manager for 10 years.

“Terry has been a tremendous help to me both personally and professionally. I look forward to continuing our relationship now that he is with Simpson.”--Michael Waltrip

Terry has been in the racing business since 1976 and began his career as a crew member for Dale Jarrett and Andy Petree on their first race car at Hickory Motor Speedway. Terry later worked with Petty Enterprises, Moroso Racing, Team III Racing, Wood Brothers Racing and finally with Michael Waltrip Racing.

“Wood Brothers Racing has worked with Terry on several projects through the years, and will be pleased to be working with him more at Simpson. I know he will be an asset to the company.”
--Kim Wood Hall

Terry’s Sales Team will consist of Melanie Shumaker, Sales Manager—NASCAR, Trish Haggerty, Sales Representative, Pam Laury, Sales Representative, Chet Tobias, Sales Representative and Chris Daniel, Service Representative. The entire division will report to Doug Doolen, Vice President of Sales.

“Terry will be an excellent asset to our team. His experience with the drivers, crew chiefs and owners will help us to build stronger relationships and will ultimately lead to the development of new levels of safety.” Doug Doolen, Vice President of Sales, Simpson Performance Products, Inc.

Since 1959, Simpson Performance Products has been the leading safety manufacturer in the motorsports industry. Simpson believes in putting safety first and is dedicated to elevating the standards of racing safety.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Doug Doolen 704.662.3366 ext. 214 or ddoolen@teamsimpson.com
Terry Smith 704.662.3366 ext. 210 or tsmith@teamsimpson.com