Veteran automotive aftermarket executive Larry Raymond has joined Gem-Car, a maker of automotive shop software.

He will work with the Gem-Car team in Central Ontario.

Raymond has worked with a number of automotive parts suppliers, including Blue Streak-Hygrade Motor Products. Over the past 30 years he has held sales and management positions in Ontario and Atlantic Canada.

He is also a volunteer with the Automotive Industries Association (AIA) serving on several committees including four years on the executive committee. He served as Chairman of the Board of AIA in 2008.

He can be reached at 416-888-7110 or at 1-866-848-8282 Ext 312.