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January 4th, 2024: New Hudson, MI – Exotic Automation & Supply, a premier Parker Hannifin distributor, is proud to announce the appointment of Mike O’Hara to the company’s Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2024.

Mike O’Hara has a long history at Parker Hannifin, the world leader of Motion Control Products. At Parker, O’Hara led the key market and channel growth initiatives as their Global Vice President of Sales & Marketing, helping the company grow to nearly $20 Billion.

“The addition of Mike completes the vision we put in place for Exotic’s Board and provides insight to our long-term sales initiatives.” Thomas Marino, Exotic’s COB and CEO said.

O’Hara joins current board members:

  • Russell Smaston – Former retired CFO with Exotic Automation & Supply
  • Ted Bojanowski – Manufacturing professional formally with Parker
  • Mike Marks – Experienced industrial distribution expert and Indian River Consulting Group founder

For additional information, please visit the company’s website at www.exoticautomation.com.


Exotic Automation & Supply was founded in 1963 and has grown to become one of Parker Hannifin’s largest distributors in the United States. Exotic is headquartered in New Hudson, Michigan and the company maintains nineteen full-service retail stores throughout Michigan & Indiana. Exotic provides solutions for a wide array of industries including manufacturing, automotive, military, construction, chemical processing, fleet management and more. Visit www.exoticautomation.com for more information.

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