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 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.
Executive Committee
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Ryan Samuels
Samuels, Inc.
Chair -
Ashlee Arnold
Arnold Oil Company of Austin
Vice Chair -
Daniel Hanson
Hanson Distributing Company
Secretary -
Mauro Cifelli
Vast-Auto Distribution Ltd
AWDA Past Chair -
Richard Beirne
Automotive Parts Headquarters, Inc.
Treasurer Emeritus -
AJ Alvarez
Dorman
MAC Chair -
Colby Florea
Gates Corporation
MAC Vice Chair -
Doug Arnold
Highline Warren
MAC Past Chair -
Don Bickle
Warehouse, Inc.
Treasurer
Governors at Large
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Chase Baxley
The Parts House (Florida)
Governor -
Ryan Bickle
Warehouse, Inc.
Governor -
Ben Butler
Parts Warehouse Inc.
Governor -
Michael Buzzard
Schwartz Advisors, LLC
Governor -
Kyle Byrne
The Merrill Company
Governor -
Charles Crouse
TBA & Oil Warehouse
Governor -
Byron Frantz
Fisher Auto Parts
Governor -
Alex Hortsch
Parts Authority
Governor -
Esperanza Izquierdo
The Parts House (Florida)
Governor -
Glenn Morreale
C&M Automotive Warehouse
Governor -
Kelly Peterson
Parts Authority
Governor -
John Sanford
Auto Wares Inc
Governor
Group Headquarters
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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
manufacturers' advisory council (mac)
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AJ Alvarez
Dorman
MAC Chairman -
Doug Arnold
Highline Warren
MAC Past Chairman -
Colby Florea
Gates Corporation
MAC Vice Chairman -
Mark Cali
ZF Aftermarket
Member -
David Castillo
Warren Distribution Inc.
Member -
Cal Coburn, MAAP
NGK Spark Plugs Inc.
Member -
Doug Dole
ArvinMeritor Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket
Member -
Jayme Farina
AP Emissions Technologies, LLC.
Member -
Matt Forner
Grote Industries, Inc.
Member -
Mike Harvey
MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology Group Inc.
Member -
Julian Hentze
Global Parts Distributors
Member -
Todd Hertzler
Robert Bosch, LLC
Member -
Ted Hughes
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc.
Member -
Fernando Montano
Dayco Products, LLC
Member -
Tom Rafferty
EnerSys Batteries
Member -
Kevin Reamer
DRiV Inc.
Member -
Drew Stahl
First Brands Group
Member
HDDA - Heavy Duty Advisory Council
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Cliff Hovis
Hovis Auto & Truck Supply, Inc.
Chair -
Michael Harris
FleetPride
Vice Chair -
Tina Hubbard
HDA Truck Pride
Past Chair -
Steve Bair
Florida Tire Supply Co.
Member -
Corneliu Bogdan
Eaton Corp./Aftermarket Products
Member -
Michael Farrell
N.A. Williams Company
Member -
John Grote
Grote Industries, Inc.
Member -
Julian Hart
1-800-Radiator & A/C
Member -
Don McEntee
OptiCat, LLC
Member -
Jeff Paul
VIPAR Heavy Duty, Inc.
Member -
Dan Rader
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc.
Member -
Jason Soika
Meritor, Inc.
Member -
Larry Northup
Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association
Executive Director