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
Executive Committee
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Don Bickle
Warehouse, Inc.
Treasurer -
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
Hanson Distributing Company
Vice Chair
Governors at Large
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Ryan Bickle
Warehouse, Inc.
Governor -
Ben Butler
Parts Warehouse Inc.
Governor -
Charles Crouse
TBA & Oil Warehouse
Governor -
Byron Frantz
Fisher Auto Parts
Governor -
Joshua Futerman
Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc.
Governor -
Michael Harris
FleetPride
Governor -
Esperanza Izquierdo
XL Parts, Inc.
Governor -
Lanny Martindale
4M Parts Warehouse
Governor -
Kelly Peterson
Parts Authority
Governor -
John Sanford
Auto Wares Inc
Governor -
Shawn Senior
Eastern Warehouse Distributors, 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
Advisors
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John Bender
N.A. Williams Company
Manufacturers' Representatives Advisor -
Cotter Collins
Standard Motor Products, Inc.
YANG Advisor
manufacturers' advisory council (mac)
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Mark Cali
ZF Aftermarket
At-large Member -
David Castillo
AOCUSA
At-large Member -
Cal Coburn, MAAP
Niterra North America, Inc.
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 -
Julian Hentze
Global Parts Distributors
At-large Member -
Todd Hertzler
Robert Bosch, LLC
At-large Member -
Dave Iles
David A. Iles Jr.
At-large Member -
Jacki Lutz
Sensata Technologies
At-large Member -
Zach Miller
Highline Warren
At-large Member -
Kim Nolan
BBB Industries
At-large Member -
Kevin Reamer
DRiV Inc.
At-large Member -
Drew Stahl
Sunsong North America Inc.
At-large Member -
Colby Florea
Gates Corporation
Chair -
AJ Alvarez
DormanProducts, Inc.
Past Chair -
Mike Harvey
MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology Group Inc.
Vice Chair
Heavy Duty Advisory Council
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Michael Harris
FleetPride
Chair -
Corneliu Bogdan
Eaton Corp./Aftermarket Products
Member -
Michael Farrell
N.A. Williams Company
Member -
John Grote
Grote Industries, Inc.
Member -
Don McEntee
OptiCat, LLC
Member -
Jeff Paul
VIPAR Heavy Duty, Inc.
Member -
Dan Rader
Member -
Cliff Hovis
Hovis Auto & Truck Supply, Inc.
Past Chair