Optimas Solutions named two new executives.

Chris Martens is the new VP of manufacturing for the Americas region, and Jim Heller is the new senior VP of distribution.

“As a full-service partner, Optimas continues to strengthen our distribution and manufacturing services with people, processes and technology,” said Daniel Harms, CEO of Optimas, Americas. “Both Jim and Chris bring incredible leadership, experience and ideas that will help sharpen our key differentiators for industrial customers.”

Martens joined Optimas after 12 years with MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, where he served as GM of MFCS Mundelein and as senior director of Product & Process Development. Prior to MacLean-Fogg, he worked as operations VP for Semblex. Martens holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a B.A. from Kenyon College.

A U.S. Army veteran, Heller has 20 years of experience in logistics and distribution. He a B.A. from Penn State University.

“We developed these two roles to function together so manufacturing and distribution can be complementary sourcing solutions for OEM professionals seeking resilience and localization in their fastener supply chain,” added Harms.

Wood Dale, IL-based Optimas Solutions distributes fasteners and supplies for manufacturers, with locations in 19 U.S. states plus Mexico, Europe and Asia/Pacific. Web: Optimas.com