Vintage Parts, a leading provider of original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-sourced replacement parts serving customers across North America, and a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners (“GenNx360”), a New York City-based private equity firm investing in U.S. lower middle market industrial services and business services companies, today announced the appointment of Jim Lyski as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2026.

Mr. Lyski brings over three decades of transformative leadership across the automotive, consumer, and insurance industries. He most recently served as Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer at CarMax, Inc. and led the company’s transformation into an omni-channel retailer, establishing its artificial intelligence, product development, and mergers and acquisitions practices. Prior to CarMax, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company and at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, and Senior Vice President of Strategy, Product, and Marketing at Cigna. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership positions at FedEx Corporation. He succeeds Rick Hiltunen, who served as CEO for more than seven years and helped build the company into an industry leader.

Mr. Lyski’s breadth of experience combining large-scale operational transformation with deep expertise in innovation, analytics, and brand building will lead Vintage Parts forward. As Chief Executive Officer, he will focus on strengthening the company’s core operating capabilities, expanding its product and customer offerings, and accelerating its presence across key markets, while working closely with the Vintage Parts leadership team to enhance the customer experience and deepen partnerships with its OEM providers.

“Jim’s rare combination of operational discipline and forward-looking innovation makes him an ideal leader for Vintage Parts’ next chapter,” said Marie Ffolkes, Managing Partner at GenNx360 Capital Partners. “We are confident his experience driving transformation at scale will accelerate the company’s growth and deepen the value we deliver to our OEM partners and customers.”

“I am honored to join Vintage Parts at such an exciting time in its growth,” said Jim Lyski, Chief Executive Officer of Vintage Parts. “I look forward to working with the team to build on the company’s strong foundation, deepen our OEM partnerships, and deliver long-term value for our customers and stakeholders.”

About GenNx360 Capital Partners

GenNx360 Capital Partners is a private equity firm investing in lower middle market industrial services and business services companies. GenNx360 invests in companies with proven and sustainable business models in expanding industries operating in large markets. The firm implements value-enhancing growth plans and operational improvements alongside rapid buy-and-build strategies to accelerate growth, deliver efficiencies, and generate strong financial returns. Target industries include infrastructure services, testing and inspection, aerospace and defense, automation & industrial technology, commercial services, and food services. GenNx360 was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in New York City. https://www.gennx360.com/

About Vintage Parts, Inc.

Headquartered in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Vintage Parts, Inc. is a leading supplier of OEM-sourced replacement parts to OEM-approved dealers, distributors, and retail customers across the automotive, construction, agriculture, and trucking markets. The Company has exclusive agreements with leading OEMs, including marquee manufacturers such as Chrysler, GM, Ford, Honda, Komatsu, John Deere, Caterpillar, and Daimler. Vintage Parts operates 16 facilities across the United States. For more information about Vintage Parts, Inc., please visit www.vpartsinc.com.

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