Bumper to Bumper Hosts The ‘Bridge To Excellence Conference’ In Little Rock, Arkansas
The conference opened with remarks by E. Fletcher Lord, chairman of the board of Replacement Parts Inc.: “The next 100 years are in your hands,” he said. “It is up to you to nurture the folks we have coming along. The next generation is being raised now. They are the ones who will carry us to new levels of success.”
The Merrill Co. Receives Coveted AAIA ‘Head of the Class’ Award For Excellence In Education And Training
For the second consecutive year, a member of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has received the AAIA Head of the Class Award in the Warehouse Distributor Category.
Management Changes Announced At Replacement Parts Inc.
Among the changes announced, Fletcher Lord Jr., president and CEO, has moved into the role of chairman of Replacement Parts Inc. Bill Schlatterer, executive vice president and chief operations officer, became president and CEO, and Fletcher Lord III, Northern region sales manager, was promoted to vice president.
2013 Head Of The Class Award Application Now Available
The third-annual award will honor aftermarket companies invested in employee education and training.
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2012 AAIA Head of the Class Award Winners Announced
The award is administered by the AAIA Education Committee on behalf of the association, and was created to highlight and recognize companies that continually invest in employee education and training and to promote the value and benefit that this investment provides to the employees and their companies, as well as the entire aftermarket industry.
Car Care Council Women’s Board Announces Companies Participating in Inaugural Aftermarket Women’s Business Summit
Event to be held during AAPEX 2011.
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Appoints North American Advisory Councils
Each Council consists of 10 members serving two-year terms.
E. Fletcher Lord Jr. Selected as AWDA’s 2009 Leader of the Year
Lord was presented the award at AWDA’s reception Sunday evening.
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Awards $16,500 in College Scholarships
For the 11th year, Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper has awarded scholarships to members and/or their children to assist in their post-high school education, demonstrating that education is a top priority with the aftermarket giant. Since the college scholarship program began, Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper has dedicated more than $175,000 to helping their members continue their education. This year, 33 students each received $500 to use at the school of their choice.