Automotive Parts Associates Appoints New Board Member

Automotive Parts Associates Appoints New Board Member

Gary Thibault says his appointment is an opportunity to serve APA’s shareholders and members.

Automotive Parts Associates (APA), one of the nation’s fastest-growing automotive aftermarket buying groups, has announced the appointment of Gary Thibault to its board of directors.

According to Thibault, his appointment is an opportunity to serve APA’s shareholders and members as well as working to ensure they receive the best products and prices.

Steve Tucker, president of APA, went on to say, “With a career spanning more than 35 years in this industry, Gary is no novice. I see him as an asset to our exceptional leadership team, and I know he will hit the ground running.”

Thibault joined The Partsman Inc. in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, in 1990. He took ownership of the company in 2001. 

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