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 -
Timothy Trudnowski
Automotive Jobbers Supply
Treasurer -
Richard Beirne
Automotive Parts Headquarters, Inc.
Treasurer Emeritus -
AJ Alvarez
Dorman Products, Inc.
MAC Chair -
Colby Florea
Gates Corporation
MAC Vice Chair -
Doug Arnold
Highline Aftermarket
MAC Past Chair
Governors at Large
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Chase Baxley
The Parts House (Florida)
Governor -
Ryan Bickle
Warehouse, Inc.
Governor -
Michael Buzzard
Icahn Automotive Group LLC
Governor -
Kyle Byrne
The Merrill Company
Governor -
Charles Crouse
TBA & Oil Warehouse
Governor -
Alex Hortsch
Cost Less Auto Parts
Governor -
Esperanza Izquierdo
XL Parts, Inc.
Governor -
Jesse Kaplan
Neptune Warehouse Distributors
Governor -
Fletcher Lord
Parts Warehouse Inc.
Governor -
Trevor Martin
Vaca Valley Auto Parts
Governor -
Glenn Morreale
C&M Automotive Warehouse
Governor -
Kelly Peterson
Parts Authority
Governor
Group Headquarters
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Kevin Herron
Genuine Parts/NAPA Headquarters
Governor -
Tina Hubbard
HDA Truck Pride
Governor -
Jeff Paul
VIPAR Heavy Duty, Inc.
Governor -
Larry Pavey
Federated Auto Parts Distributors, Inc.
Governor -
David Prater
The Network
Governor -
Robert Roos
The Pronto Network
Governor -
John Washbish
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc.
Governor
manufacturers' advisory council (mac)
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AJ Alvarez
Dorman Products, Inc.
MAC Chairman -
Doug Arnold
Highline Aftermarket
MAC Past Chairman -
Colby Florea
Gates Corporation
MAC Vice Chairman -
Glenn Barco
First Brands Group
Member -
Cal Coburn, MAAP
NGK Spark Plugs Inc.
Member -
Greg Delgozzo
Centric Parts
Member -
Jayme Farina
AP Emissions Technologies, LLC.
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 -
Paul Kratzer
KYB Americas Corp
Member -
Rick Mochulsky
Motorcar Parts of America
Member -
Fernando Montano
Dayco Products, LLC
Member -
Tom Rafferty
EnerSys Batteries
Member -
Kevin Reamer
DRiV Inc.
Member -
Joe Stephan
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 -
James Eaton
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
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 -
Edward Neeley
TRUCK SUPPLY CO. OF SC, INC.
Member -
Jeff Paul
VIPAR Heavy Duty, Inc.
Member -
Dan Rader
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc.
Member -
Larry Northup
Auto Care Association
Executive Director