About Us
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
Represent
From the Auto Care Association Board of Directors to every Association Community or Committee within it, AWDA has a voice.
Advocate For
On Capitol Hill or within the Auto Care Association, we are constantly pushing for the advancement of traditional distribution.
Safeguard
Doing everything necessary to ensure the success of traditional warehouse distributors for the decades ahead.
AWDA Board of Governors
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Ken Marker
Wells Fargo Advisors
Advisor -
Fletcher Lord
Parts Warehouse Inc.
Chair -
Richard Beirne
Automotive Parts Headquarters, Inc.
Emeritus member -
Paul Agather
Automotive Jobbers Supply
Governor -
Chase Baxley
Car Parts Warehouse
Governor -
Jerry Bender
Midwest Wheel Companies
Governor -
Chris Finkelstein
Mt. Kisco Truck & Auto Parts
Governor -
Todd Heldt
Factory Motor Parts
Governor -
John Pacey
National Auto Parts Warehouse
Governor -
David Reid
Fisher Auto Parts
Governor -
Eric Schwartz
Parts Authority
Governor -
Neil Sethi
NexaMotion Group
Governor -
Trevor Tennant
Piston Ring Service Supply
Governor -
Sean Williams
Uni-Select Inc.
Governor -
Sue Godschalk
Federated Auto Parts Distributors, Inc.
Group Headquarters -
Tina Hubbard
HDA Truck Pride
Group Headquarters -
Jeff Paul
VIPAR Heavy Duty, Inc.
Group Headquarters -
John Riess
Genuine Parts/NAPA
Group Headquarters -
Robert Roos
Pronto Network Cooperative
Group Headquarters -
John Washbish
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc.
Group Headquarters -
Tanya Hunt
TERREPOWER
LDN Chair -
Craig Kerins
Dorman Products, Inc.
MAC Chair -
Mike Harvey
Phinia, Inc.
MAC Past Chair -
Ron Aparicio
Motorcar Parts of America
MAC Vice Chair -
Paul Kokkinos
RPS Marketing
Manufacturers' Representatives Advisor -
Ashlee Arnold
Arnold Oil Company of Austin
Past Chair -
Cliff Hovis
Hovis Auto & Truck Supply, Inc.
Secretary -
Arnoldo Ventura
Frontera Radiators & Parts Inc.
Treasurer -
James O'Dell
Northwood University
University of the Aftermarket Liaison -
Young Suhr
APW Knox-Seeman
Vice Chair
manufacturers' advisory council (mac)
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Joe Bergsieker
TERREPOWER
At-large Member -
Jason Best
Cloyes Gear and Products, Inc.
At-large Member -
Brett Blauner
The Timken Company
At-large Member -
Timothy Bruin
Robert Bosch, LLC
At-large Member -
Cody Bruns
AP Emissions Technologies, LLC
At-large Member -
Rebecca Conway
Clarios
At-large Member -
Russ Eggert
Mevotech LP
At-large Member -
Tony Genna
Dorman Products, Inc.
At-large Member -
Michael Kitching
GB Remanufacturing, Inc.
At-large Member -
Jack Ramsey
Standard Motor Products, Inc.
At-large Member -
Angela Raney
Gates Corporation
At-large Member -
Charles Sargent
DRiV Inc.
At-large Member -
Craig Kerins
Dorman Products, Inc.
Chair -
Mike Harvey
Phinia, Inc.
MAC Past Chair -
Ron Aparicio
Motorcar Parts of America
MAC Vice Chair