Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. announced the appointments of automotive aftermarket industry veterans Ron Aparicio as a director - retail sales, and Melonie K. Pickett as senior account manager. Aparicio most recently served as national sales director, traditional sales for Toronto, Canada-based Mevotech, based in California. His previous experience includes sales positions for California-based Motul USA and Walker Products. Aparicio currently serves on the board of several industry associations -- including Autocare Association, AWDA Manufacturers Advisory Committee, Autocare Education Committee, Automotive Sales Council and CAWA (California, Arizona, and Nevada Industry Association). The company also announced the appointment of Melonie K. Pickett as senior account manager. She most recently served as national account manager for Riverside, California-based K&N Engineering – holding various sales positions during her tenure with this specialized filtration company. Earlier in her career, she held various sales-related positions for Memphis, Tennessee-based AutoZone.