Leadership Team

    Samuel P. Thevanayagam

    President & CEO  
         Sam has 30 years of experience in executive leadership with the task of implementation of quality assurance programs, operations management, supplier development, strategic direction for sourcing & commodity rationalization, and managing suppliers and subcontractors. Sam currently serves on the Board of Directors of the NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association) Delaware Valley Chapter. Sam’s certifications include CPIM, CPM, CQMC, and CSE (Certified Seal Engineer).  He provides world class cutting edge solutions in re-manufacturing and reverse logistics.  As the expert in obsolescence issues, he developed and trademarked the value proposition R.O.P.E.®  (Rapid Obsolescence Planning and Execution).  

    Kim J. Huntley

    Senior Advisor, Major Market Development Mr. Kim J. Huntley retired from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) in January 2010 where he served as the Director of the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) at DLA Headquarters.  He chaired the Federal Interagency Working Group for Alternative Fuels and Renewable Energy and was Chief of the DLA Customer Support Office at the DESC during his career with DLA.  At DLA, Mr. Huntley served as the Principal Executive Officer in charge of approximately 1,100 employees worldwide and over $25 billion in annual appropriations involving energy infrastructure and products.  He served in the DLA for more than 32 in various positions, including Deputy Commander for the Defense Supply Centers in Richmond, Virginia (Aviation) and Columbus, Ohio (Land & Maritime).  He also served as DLA’s Executive Director of Customer Support and Readiness. Mr. Huntley holds a BA degree in Economics from Golden Gate University and attended post-graduate courses in economics at California State University, Hayward.


    Jeannie Whitfield

    Director of Market Insight & Business Intelligence

    Jeannie received a Bachelors from Temple University and an MBA from Louisiana State University. She started at Parts Life, Inc. as a Business Development Specialist working to research and identify opportunities for Parts Life. In her current role, she navigates the market, and identifies growth opportunities for Parts Life, Inc.

    Richard Pacitti

    Vice President & General Manager Richard is an Operations Executive with over 30 years' experience in the Automotive and Heavy Duty Aftermarket industries. He is a high-energy, results-oriented leader with an entrepreneurial attitude. Richard has successfully managed a multimillion dollar business on various levels including Product Management, Finance & Operations. He was Owner/Operator of a Tool and Die Company, specializing in development and production of tools and equipment for the Automotive, Military, and Medical Industries. He currently holds a patent for Catalytic Combustion Surface Material. Richard's educational background includes Business Administration and numerous Certifications in Operations Management and People Development. He is a member of NJTMA.

    Jim Emerich               



     Director, Finance & Human Resources  
    James has more than five years of diverse experience in financial and business management positions. He spent over two years in operations at a top-10 U.S banking institution and more than four years working with a large non-denominational church, where he managed a multimillion dollar operating budget and led key capital and expansion initiatives. His experience is in various aspects of business management such as finance, accounting, and human resources. James graduated from Rowan University in 2012 with a B.S. Degree in Business where he studied corporate finance, accounting, and economics.

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