LAS
VEGAS – At its annual general meeting held at the Las Vegas Country Club on
Sunday, Nov. 3, Robert Hirsch, president of the Aftermarket Foundation,
announced the appointment of existing board member Murray Sullivan of National
Pronto to the executive committee of the board. Sullivan will join colleagues
Hirsch, chairman of Gold Eagle Co.; Larry Magee, CEO of Bridgestone Retail; Joe
Mittelman, retired; John Nicholson, of Auto Gard Triple P; Terry O’Reilly, CEO
of Pricedex Software Inc.; and Don Schlenger, chairman emeritus of the
Foundation.

"Murray has already demonstrated exceptional
commitment and leadership since being appointed to the board. His vision and
commitment to execution will be a very welcome addition to our Executive
Committee,” Hirsch added. “We are very pleased that Murray has accepted this
additional role with the Foundation.”  

Murray Sullivan is the business development
director of National Pronto Association. Murray’s experience in the automotive
industry spans more than 30 years as a senior executive with APS Holding and
Pro Parts Xpress. He has become an industry expert, and has built relationships
with customers, employees and colleagues across the industry on a foundation of
trust, loyalty and mutual respect.

“I am pleased and honored to be invited to join
the executive committee of this prestigious board, I do believe strongly in the
humanitarian role of the Aftermarket Foundation within our industry, and I
sincerely hope that, as a member of the executive committee, I will be able to
add even more value to the good works of this unique industry institution,” said
Sullivan.

To learn more about the Aftermarket Foundation,
visit www.aftermarketfoundation.com.