Automotive Parts Associates (APA) has announced the hiring of Christopher Harman as director of Information Technology.

With almost two decades of industry experience, Harman is a B2B expert in technology. In this new role, Harman will work closely with shareholders and members and oversee day-to-day technology offerings from APA, including Epicor Data Warehouse, ebiz, SourceIT, APA Information and Pricing Portal, GCommerce, Elite Extra, the APA website and other technology offerings.

Harman takes over for Paul Brokaw, who will retire at the end of the year. “When we could no longer avoid Paul’s retirement, I knew we had to get this one right,” said Steve Tucker, president of APA. No stranger to the aftermarket industry, Harman’s most recent experience was spent with Automotive Distribution Network, where he served as information technology manager.

According to Paul Brokaw, director of special projects, “Chris has a wealth of knowledge in the technology area as well as an outgoing and warm personality. Our shareholders and members will like Chris.”