MK Battery has named Wayne Merdinger its new president.

Merdinger succeeds President Mark Wels, who co-founded MK Battery with Mark Kettler in 1983.

With his appointment, Merdinger becomes just the second president MK Battery has had in its 35-year lifetime.

“Wayne is the consummate dedicated professional with whom we have all had the pleasure of working since 2006, when he joined us as head of international business development,” Wels said. “Since 2013, he has been serving as MK’s Executive Vice President and General Manager and brings to this new role over 40 years of business and executive management experience.”

Wels will remain on MK Battery’s board of directors.