BETHESDA, Md. – The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) announced the addition of its newest officers and governors following the conclusion of AAPEX 2012.
 
As of Nov. 2, AWDA’s new chairman is Tim Trudnowski, president, Automotive Jobbers Supply in Spokane, Wash. Trudnowski succeeds Bill Maggs, National Pronto Association, Grapevine, Texas, who successfully led the association through the previous 12 months and remains on the board as immediate past chairman.
 
Joining Trudnowski as AWDA’s new 2012-2013 officers will be vice chairman Dick Fairbanks, Orleans Auto Parts, Hyannis, Mass.; and entering the chairs as secretary is Corey Bartlett, Automotive Parts Headquarters, St. Cloud, Minn. Richard Beirne, United Auto Supply, LaCross, Wis., retains his position as AWDA treasurer.
 
“These new officers join a long and distinguished line of great leaders that have come through the AWDA chairs,” said Larry Northup, executive director, AWDA. “Their commitment to the industry is inspiring. It’s truly an honor to work with them.”
 
Also joining the AWDA Board as new governors are:
 
·      Michelle MacKenzie-Menendez, MacKenzie Warehouse, San Francisco, Calif.
·      Scott Bennett, Bennett Auto Supply, Pompano Beach, Fla.
·      Robert Segal, MAAP, Automotive Supply Associates Inc., Concord, N.H.
·      Brent Windom, Uni-Select Inc., Kennesaw, Ga.
 
“AWDA’s nominating committee insists that, if asked, any incoming governor must be qualified to serve as chairman,” said Northup. “The result of this long-standing tradition is a consistent supply of high-quality board members who are interested, engaged and committed to traditional distribution, the aftermarket and their association.”
 
In the coming year, AWDA will support multiple projects designed to enhance the position of traditional distribution in the aftermarket. These will include further promotion of best practices for processing warranty claims and the development of data and tools to engage and attract the best and brightest young people to our industry. AWDA says it also will continue its long tradition of supporting industry education through sizeable donations to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation.
 
 

BETHESDA, Md. – The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), a segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), announced its new officers and board of governors at the 2011 AWDA Annual Business and Education Conference held earlier this month in Las Vegas.
 
Bill Maggs, National Pronto Association, will serve as chairman, succeeding David Segal, Automotive Supply Associates, who will remain on the board as immediate past chairman. Newly elected officers include Tim Trudnowski, Automotive Jobbers Supply, as vice chair; and Dick Fairbanks, Orleans Auto Parts, as secretary. Richard Beirne, United Auto Supply, will continue as treasurer.
 
New members of the AWDA Board of Governors include:
 
·      Sid Dooley, Associate Jobbers Warehouse
·      Eli Futerman, Hahn Automotive Warehouse
·      Tim Gerrity, General Auto Parts
·      Larry Pacey, National Auto Parts Warehouse
·      Larry Pavey, Federated Auto Parts Warehouse
·      Scott Peterson, ASAP Automotive Warehouse
·      Tim Renehan, Stone Wheel Inc.
 
“These new officers join a long and distinguished line of great leaders that have progressed through the AWDA chairs. Their commitment to the industry is inspiring and it’s truly an honor to work with them,” said Larry Northup, AWDA executive director. “Likewise, AWDA’s nominating committee insists that any incoming governor be qualified to serve as chairman, if asked. The result of this longstanding policy is a consistent supply of high-quality board members who are interested, engaged and committed to the industry and association.”
 
The newly elected officers and governors will be closely involved in the association’s development of best practices for processing labor claims and promotion of the aftermarket distribution sector as a great place to build a career.