Federated Car Care Member Wins Spring Training Contest
As the winner, Fisher/KOI customer Bill Prater attended the Federated Spring Training Conference, including a spring training baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Obituary: Federated Mourns Longtime Member Russell Mastroff
Toys for Tots donations made in Mastroff’s memory are being collected to benefit the local Fort Pierce area, where Mastroff lived and worked.
KOI-Federated Cavalcade Of Customs To Offer Wide Range Of Training Seminars For Service Techs, Shop Owners
Paint, body and equipment classes also will be offered at the show.
Obituary: Former AWDA, University of the Aftermarket Chairman Robert H. Raff
Raff was very active in the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association. He served on the board for several terms, including serving as chairman of the board. He also served for many years on the board and as chairman of the University of the Aftermarket, donating and raising large amounts of money for scholarships in the aftermarket industry. He was currently chairman emeritus.
AWDA Hands Out Annual Industry Honors
The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), a community of the Auto Care Association, last night announced the winners of its 2018 Industry Awards during the Opening General Session of its 71st Annual Business and Education Conference held in Las Vegas.
AWDA Announces The Passing Of Former AWDA, AAIA Chairman Tim Lee
“God broke the mold after He created Tim Lee. There will never be another like him,” said Larry Northup, AAP, executive director of AWDA.
Michael Cardone Jr. Inducted Into Federated Vendor Hall Of Fame
The Federated Hall of Fame induction took place during the recent Automotive Parts Services Group meeting in Grapevine, Texas. Cardone’s son, Michael Cardone III (pictured center), accepted the award on behalf of his father.
ASA’s Annual Business Meeting Mixes Business With Pleasure In Orlando
The three-day annual meeting featured shop management classes by top-notch trainers such as Bill Haas, AAM; Richard Flint, Bob Greenwood, AMAM; and Maylon Newton, AAM.
Tim Trudnowski Receives Highest Federated Member Honor
Named for the late founder of Federated Auto Parts Distributors, the Art Fisher Memorial Award recognizes those members who carry on Art Fisher’s legacy through their outstanding dedication to the membership, the group and the industry.
Steven Berman Inducted Into Federated Vendor Hall Of Fame
The Federated Vendor Hall of Fame recognizes one individual each year who demonstrates dedication to excellence, helping to make a difference for Federated and its members.
