Who We Are

The Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) was founded in 1947 and is the oldest organized group of warehouse distributors and their respective suppliers of parts, accessories and other supplies for the motor vehicle aftermarket. AWDA’s 600+ members represent thousands of locations.

What We Do

AWDA represents, safeguards, and advocates for the interests of traditional distribution within the Auto Care Association. Through networking, leadership opportunities and cross-channel communication, AWDA members provide policy advice and input to the Auto Care Association and the aftermarket industry at-large.

Benefits

AWDA helps members improve their business prospects by connecting them with peers, suppliers, and other stakeholders at conferences and other venues. Through AWDA, members also have the ability to directly influence the policies and priorities of the Auto Care Association and the motor vehicle aftermarket.


our purpose

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Represent

From the Auto Care Association Board of Directors to every Association Community or Committee within it, AWDA has a voice.

Advocacy

Advocate For

On Capitol Hill or within the Auto Care Association, we are constantly pushing for the advancement of traditional distribution.

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Safeguard

Doing everything necessary to ensure the success of traditional warehouse distributors for the decades ahead.

AWDA Board of Governors


Executive Committee

  • Richard Beirne
    Automotive Parts Headquarters, Inc.
    Emeritus member
  • Ashlee Arnold
    Arnold Oil Company of Austin
    Chair
  • Ryan Samuels
    Samuels, Inc.
    Past Chair
  • Chase Baxley
    XL Parts, Inc.
    Secretary
  • Daniel Hanson
    Encore Automotive, Inc.
    Vice Chair
Governors at Large

  • Ryan Bickle
    Warehouse, Inc.
    Governor
  • Ben Butler
    Parts Warehouse Inc.
    Governor
  • Charles Crouse
    TBA & Oil Warehouse
    Governor
  • Byron Frantz
    N.A. Williams Company
    Governor
  • Joshua Futerman
    Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc.
    Governor
  • Michael Harris
    FleetPride
    Governor
  • Lanny Martindale
    4M Parts Warehouse
    Governor
  • John Sanford
    Auto Wares Inc
    Governor
  • Shawn Senior
    Eastern Warehouse Distributors, Inc.
    Governor


Group Headquarters

  • Kevin Herron
    Genuine Parts/NAPA
    Governor
  • Tina Hubbard
    HDA Truck Pride
    Governor
  • Jeff Paul
    VIPAR Heavy Duty, Inc.
    Governor
  • Larry Pavey
    Federated Auto Parts Distributors, Inc.
    Governor
  • Robert Roos
    Pronto Network Cooperative
    Governor
  • John Washbish
    Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc.
    Governor


Advisors

  • John Bender
    N.A. Williams Company
    Manufacturers' Representatives Advisor

manufacturers' advisory council (mac)


  • Timothy Bruin
    Robert Bosch, LLC
    At-large Member
  • Mark Cali
    ZF Aftermarket
    At-large Member
  • David Castillo
    AOCUSA
    At-large Member
  • Rebecca Conway
    Clarios
    At-large Member
  • Doug Dole
    Meritor, Inc.
    At-large Member
  • Jayme Farina
    AP Emissions Technologies, LLC.
    At-large Member
  • Matt Forner
    Grote Industries, Inc.
    At-large Member
  • Tony Genna
    DRiV Inc.
    At-large Member
  • Julian Hentze
    Global Parts Distributors
    At-large Member
  • Dave Iles
    David A. Iles Jr.
    At-large Member
  • Craig Kerins
    DormanProducts, Inc.
    At-large Member
  • Zach Miller
    Highline Warren
    At-large Member
  • Kim Nolan
    BBB Industries
    At-large Member
  • Drew Stahl
    Sunsong North America Inc.
    At-large Member
  • Colby Florea
    Gates Corporation
    Chair
  • Mike Harvey
    MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology Group Inc.
    Vice Chair

Heavy Duty Advisory Council


  • John Grote
    Grote Industries, Inc.
    Member
  • Don McEntee

    Member
  • Jeff Paul
    VIPAR Heavy Duty, Inc.
    Member