Tom Leimkuhler, Vice President, Parts

Tom Leimkuhler is vice president, parts at Kia Motors America (KMA).  He joined KMA in April 2007.

At KMA, Leimkuhler is responsible for increasing parts and accessory sales, and oversees all parts and accessories for inventory management, logistics and distribution. 

Bringing to Kia more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, Leimkuhler comes to KMA from MG/Nanjing Global Motors, where he served as managing director, supply chain management and vice president, parts and was responsible for the creation and management of the Aftermarket Parts and Supply Chain Divisions in China, Europe and the United States.  Prior to that, he spent 14 years with Mazda North American Operations as director, logistics, inventory management and parts distribution.

After graduating from University of Scranton with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, he went on to earn his MBA at La Salle University in Philadelphia, where he is originally from.

Leimkuhler and his wife, Kathy, have five children, Ryan, Jaime, Jessie, Dani and Eric.  In his spare time he enjoys coaching soccer and basketball and spending time with his family.