Citation Corp. has recruited Michael J. O’Brien as its new director of automotive sales and marketing. Mike O’Brien has been the v.p.-sales and marketing for Metaldyne Corp.’s Driveline Group.

A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a graduate of Davenport University (Dearborn, MI) with a management degree, O’Brien brings to Citation a range of experience in sales and marketing to the automotive sector, in both the domestic and international arenas. He will be based at Citation’s office in Novi, MI.

Citation produces cast, forged, and machined parts for capital and durable goods manufacturers, including automotive and industrial markets.