Ernie Barela

Ernie Barela has a wide range of work experience in sales and management roles. Ernie is currently the Director of Sales, Fixed Operations at TEC Equipment, where they focus on growing Parts and Service sales across multiple locations. Prior to this, they were the West Region - Territory Sales Manager at S&S Truck Parts LLC, where they dealt with aftermarket truck parts. Ernie also served as the Western Regional Sales Manager at Myers Tire Supply Distribution, where they managed a network of sales offices and implemented a region-wide sales management process. Ernie was a Strategic Sales Manager at AkzoNobel, specializing in vehicle refinishes. Ernie's previous experience includes working as a Territory Sales Manager at FleetPride, a District Sales Manager at Myers Tire Supply Distribution, and a District Manager at Dunn Edwards. Ernie also held leadership positions at Fireside Hearth & Home Technologies, Sherwin Williams - Automotive Coatings, and 3M - Automotive Aftermarket Division. Throughout their career, Ernie has demonstrated strong leadership skills, achieved impressive sales growth, and managed significant revenue.

Ernie Barela earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Ottawa University in the years 1991 to 1993. Prior to that, they attended Arizona State University from 1985 to 1988. In their earlier education, Ernie attended Brophy College Preparatory from 1982 to 1984 and Albuquerque High School from 1980 to 1982.