Simon Pelletier joined H-E Parts as President and Chief Executive Officer in February 2021. Mr. Pelletier provides leadership to an exceptional and experienced executive team that manages the global operations. Additionally, Mr. Pelletier will oversee the evolution of H-E Parts competitive advantage by fostering the well-established culture of innovation, customer service, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Mr. Pelletier joins H-E Parts with over 25 years of international experience in a broad range of operational, sales, and executive management positions serving the mining and aggregates industry. Working for an international OEM of mineral processing equipment manufacturer, Mr. Pelletier led the development of a global service, business-focused on providing mining customers with long-term service contracts for the maintenance and operational performance of their mineral processing equipment. Mr. Pelletier also managed the North American sales and operations.

Mr. Pelletier is a Board Member of Stella-Jones Inc. (SJ:TSX), a leading producer of pressure-treated wood products with revenues of approximately $2.0 billion USD.

Mr. Pelletier holds a Bachelor in Materials Engineering from the University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Felix Betancourt joined the H-E Parts International team in 2022 as the Global VP of Human Resources. Mr. Betancourt is responsible for creating one unified culture and identity for the organization, which has been built via acquisition. His responsibilities include organization-wide HR Strategy, to include Policy, Procedure and Process, Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding, Compensation & Benefits Strategy, Performance Rewards and Measures, Risk Management, Succession Planning, Change Management and Leadership Readiness.

Mr. Betancourt brings over 20 years of experience leading HR functions internationally in different industries, including Management Consulting, Telecom, and Manufacturing (plastic packaging and OEMs). In his previous roles, he focused on enabling the business to achieve the company’s goals through its people.

Mr. Betancourt holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in Data Analytics and Computational Social Science at the University of Massachusetts.

Kyle Smith joined H-E Parts in 2019 as a Production Manager and was promoted to Operations Manager in 2020.  In January 2022, Mr. Smith was promoted to General Manager of Mining Solutions North America, overseeing the Mining, Engine, and Used Parts division of North America. Mr. Smith has over 15 years of experience serving the mining industry with distributed, manufactured, and remanufactured parts and components. Mr. Smith leads the North American operations while also providing support to H-E Parts international accounts across the world.

Prior to joining H-E Parts, Mr. Smith held various positions including General Maintenance Foreman of Bridger Coal, Field Welder and Machinist for Wyoming Machinery Company, and Pipeline Welder from Northwinds of Wyoming.  Mr. Smith has a unique skillset of technical, hands-on experience as well as operational leadership experience.

Jill Renfroe joined H-E Parts International in July 2024. Jill brings a wealth of senior executive experience in IT, having previously served key roles at Colonial Pipeline Company, CRH Americas Materials, Coca-Cola, and Bank of America. Her extensive background includes consulting in the technology sector, complemented by certifications in process and project management. Jill holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Georgia Tech.

David Higgs joined the H-E Parts International team in 2018 as a Corporate Controller and since then has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Higgs brings over 25 years of experience in manufacturing and information technology service, accounting, and financial leadership to the team. As Corporate Controller at H-E Parts International, Mr. Higgs is responsible for corporate consolidations, financial planning, and accounting functions for the Americas, treasury, risk management, tax compliance, and audit compliance.

Before joining H-E Parts, Mr. Higgs provided 15 years of Corporate Controller and Senior Director of Finance roles to support Fujitsu, another extensive global manufacturing and IT services company. Mr. Higgs provided leadership in developing and improving a segregated international manufacturing delivery organization, separating regional sales companies. Additionally, Mr. Higgs provided leadership at Fujitsu in North America – growth to cloud and data center services. Businesses tripled in size over three years.

Mr. Higgs earned his MBA with a finance concentration from Texas Tech University and has an undergraduate degree in accounting from Ouachita Baptist University. Additionally, Mr. Higgs is a licensed CPA with a designation from the state of Texas.