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 -
Ashlee Arnold
Arnold Oil Company of Austin
Chair -
Richard Beirne
Automotive Parts Headquarters, Inc.
Emeritus member -
Merle Bever
Factory Motor Parts
Governor -
Ryan Bickle
Warehouse, Inc.
Governor -
Robert Blitzstein
Parts Authority
Governor -
Chris Finkelstein
Mt. Kisco Truck & Auto Parts
Governor -
Joshua Futerman
Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc.
Governor -
Michael Harris
FleetPride
Governor -
John Pacey
National Auto Parts Warehouse
Governor -
David Reid
Fisher Auto Parts
Governor -
Shawn Senior
Eastern Warehouse Distributors, Inc.
Governor -
Neil Sethi
Transtar Industries, Inc.
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 -
Steven Dresser
Hirsig-Frazier Company, Inc.
Manufacturers' Representatives Advisor -
Ryan Samuels
Samuels, Inc.
Past Chair -
Cliff Hovis
Hovis Auto & Truck Supply, Inc.
Secretary -
Don Bickle
Warehouse, Inc.
Treasurer -
Thomas Litzinger
University of the Aftermarket
University of the Aftermarket Liaison -
Fletcher Lord
Parts Warehouse Inc.
Vice Chair
manufacturers' advisory council (mac)
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Ron Aparicio
Motorcar Parts of America
At-large Member -
Jason Best
Cloyes Gear and Products, Inc.
At-large Member -
Timothy Bruin
Robert Bosch, LLC
At-large Member -
Rebecca Conway
Clarios
At-large Member -
Doug Dole
Meritor, Inc.
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 -
Michael Kitching
GB Remanufacturing, Inc.
At-large Member -
Zach Miller
Highline Warren
At-large Member -
Kim Nolan
TERREPOWER
At-large Member -
Jack Ramsey
Standard Motor Products, Inc.
At-large Member -
Colby Florea
Gates Corporation
MAC Past Chair -
Craig Kerins
Dorman Products, Inc.
MAC Vice Chair