CHANTILLY, Va. – George Davis was installed as chairman of the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) during the association’s recent “International BIG R Show held Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, in Las Vegas.

Davis has been in the remanufacturing industry for the past 32 years having started his career with Precision Alternator & Starter in Fairfax, Va., in 1978. Currently, Davis is director of quality development for Remy Power Products in Winchester, Va. Prior to his present position, he worked as a rebuilder, shop foreman, technical service advisor, Environmental Health, Safety & Security office and ISO/QS management representative.

Davis holds a BA degree in business management from National-Louis University and an A.A.S. degree in Automotive Technology from Northern Virginia Community College.

Davis served a number of terms on APRA’s Electrical Division Board of Governors as well as chairman of that Division in 2000. He is a member of the American Society for Quality, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the International Automotive Technicians Network and Trout Unlimited.

Davis will serve on the APRA Executive Committee as chairman until November 2010.