The Import Vehicle Community Hall of Fame award is intended to honor outstanding individuals in the import automotive industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments have enhanced the stature of, and significantly contributed to, the import industry segment and its overall growth and progress.
There is no limit to the number of inductees who can be enrolled annually into the Hall of Fame, nor any requirement to admit any candidate in a given year, if, in the opinion of the committee, there are no nominees who qualify, according to the criteria set forth herein.
Presented at AAPEX 2026
Chairman, Parts Authority
Randy Buller is Chairman of the Board of Parts Authority, one of the leading automotive aftermarket parts distributors in the United States. He previously served as President and CEO from 1990 to 2025.
Randy began his career in the auto parts business in 1980, when he joined his brother-in-law, Yaron Rosenthal. He earned an accounting degree from Hofstra University in 1982 and became a partner in the business in 1984, when the company opened its third store, Pro Parts. Over the next two decades, business grew steadily. In 2005, a major systems upgrade unlocked the company’s ability to fully capitalize on technology, accelerating the company’s growth dramatically.
Today, Parts Authority operates approximately 300 locations across multiple states and serves a diverse range of customer channels, including installers, jobbers, fleets, e-commerce, collision, national accounts, and export.
Outside of work, Randy is an avid golfer with a 4 handicap and enjoys long walks while catching up with teammates, partners, and suppliers. He has been married for 39 years and has two children, both of whom play significant leadership roles in the business. His daughter, Alex, serves as Chief Legal Counsel at Parts Authority, and his son, Blake, is Vice President of Business Intelligence, where he is helping lead the company’s AI initiatives.
Randy is also the proud grandfather of three granddaughters, Mackenzie, age 4, Margo, 6 mos, and Charlotte 2 months old. To clear up any confusion about his most important title, Mackenzie has officially named him “Grandpa Poopy Baby Diaper Boy.”
The candidate’s contributions are in accordance with the “Purpose” above and must reach beyond the local level.
The candidate is and/or has been involved in the industry and/or the Import Vehicle Community for at least 10 years.
The candidate must have made significant contributions toward enhancing technology, professionalism, dignity and/or the general stature and growth of the import parts industry sector.
The candidate has performed in industry affairs with integrity.
Self-nominations are not accepted.
For three days this fall, AAPEX 2026 returns to Las Vegas, bringing the automotive industry together at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum where aftermarket challenges meet solutions.
**Award not presented.
