Automotive Parts Associates Elects New Officers

Automotive Parts Associates Elects New Officers

Douglas Squires, CPA, CMA, president and CEO of Colonial Auto Parts/A.P.M. Ltd. and chairman of the board of Bestbuy Distributors Ltd., replaces Mike Maloof as chairman of the board.

Automotive Parts Associates (APA) has announced its new officers, elected by its board of directors on Aug. 15.

Douglas Squires, CPA, CMA, president and CEO of Colonial Auto Parts/A.P.M. Ltd. and chairman of the board of Bestbuy Distributors Ltd., replaces Mike Maloof as chairman of the board. Ben Yelowitz, chief financial officer and treasurer of POJA Warehouse, replaces Douglas Squires as treasurer.

“Mike Maloof resigned as chairman, due to the sale of his business. He’s been an exemplary representative for APA’s shareholders during his service to the board of directors,” said Jim Holmquist, secretary of APA’s board and owner of H & H Wholesale Parts.

Rob Jacobs, president of Automotive Warehouse Co. continues as vice chair and completes APA’s executive committee.

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