“Motion Industries has lost a great leader, and the world has lost an amazing human being,” the company said in a statement.

“Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Tim have lost a dear friend and an inspiration. Tim leaves behind a great company, a great culture and a great team that he affectionately referred to as ‘The Motion Family.’ His spirit will forever live on at Motion.”

Breen began his career with Berry Bearing Co. in 1982 and served as a sales representative, branch manager, regional manager and corporate accounts manager. His responsibilities continued to grow after Berry Bearing and Motion Industries combined in 1993.

In 2011, Breen was named executive vice president and chief operating officer, a position that gave him responsibility for all of the company's U.S. locations. He was promoted to president and chief operating officer in 2013, and became president and chief executive officer in November 2014. 

Friends will be received Friday at Asbury United Methodist Church in Birmingham, Ala., where a funeral service will be held Saturday. Additional visitation and a memorial service have been set for 11 September at Moss Family Funeral Home in Batavia, Ill.