AWDA Announces New Officers, Incoming and Outgoing Board Members
Fletcher Lord, Jr., AAP, president and CEO, Parts Warehouse, Inc. has been elected 2005 chairman of the board for the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA). Lord follows Richard Beirne (2004) and Ron Levene (2003) as AWDA chairmen. Joining Lord in the segment’s top leadership positions are vice chairman Doug Washbish, president, Moog Louisville Warehouse; secretary Tim Sturdevant, AAP, vice president and COO, S.A.E. Warehouse; and Timothy Lee, AAP, chairman, L-C Enterprises.
Live from AAPEX: Scott Meyer Presented MEMA’s Prestigious Triangle Award
Scott Meyer, retired president of Ken-Tool in Akron, Ohio, and past chairman of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association’s (MEMA) , was presented the Triangle Award, MEMA’s highest honor, last night during the association’s Executive Reception in Las Vegas.
Live from AAPEX: Washbish Named ‘Automotive Leader of the Year’
Each year at its annual meeting prior to the kickoff of AAPEX, AWDA bestows the Leader of the Year Award upon an aftermarket professional who has contributed to the industry in a unique and significant manner. Sunday night that award was presented to John Washbish, AAP, of AFFINIA, by his brother, Doug Washbish of Moog Louisville Warehouse.
Federal-Mogul Promotes Joe Felicelli to Executive Vice President of Worldwide Aftermarket Operations
Joseph Felicelli has been appointed to the position of executive vice president, worldwide aftermarket operations for Federal-Mogul. Since 2001, Felicelli has served as senior vice president, worldwide aftermarket operations, with responsibility for Federal-Mogul’s global aftermarket operations, including sales, marketing, distribution and logistics, as well as manufacturing for chassis and brake hard parts, fuel, wipers, ignition and lighting products.
Learn How to Turn Your Leadership Passions into Performance at University Forum
This year at University Forum, John Passante, special advisor to the president of Delphi Product and Service Solutions, will teach attendees how to build a clear sense of purpose in their organizations with his presentation: “Turn Your Leadership Passions into Measurable Performance.”
Learn How to Turn Your Leadership Passions into Performance at University Forum
This year at University Forum, John Passante, special advisor to the president of Delphi Product and Service Solutions, will teach attendees how to build a clear sense of purpose in their organizations with his presentation: “Turn Your Leadership Passions into Measurable Performance.” This year at University Forum, John Passante, special advisor to the president of Delphi Product and Service Solutions, will teach attendees how to build a clear sense of purpose in their organizations with his presentation: “Turn Your Leadership Passions into Measurable Performance.”
Federated Auto Parts Announces “Vendors of the Year”
Federated Auto Parts announced its 2003 “Vendors of the Year” at its annual meeting held May 12-15 in Salt Lake City. The awards were presented by Federated Chairman of the Board Bo Fisher and Rusty Bishop, Federated CEO, at the awards luncheon held May 14.
Federated Auto Parts Announces Vendors of the Year
Federated Auto Parts announced its 2003 Vendors of the Year at its annual meetings held in Salt Lake City May 12-15. The awards were presented by Federated Chairman, Bo Fisher and Rusty Bishop, Federated CEO, at the awards luncheon held May 14.
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Federal-Mogul Changes its Plan, Shareholders to Be Offered New Stock
Federal-Mogul Corp. has amended its plan for emerging from bankruptcy to guarantee current shareholders the right to buy new shares in the reorganized auto supplier at a predetermined price. Under both the former and amended plans, current shares would be voided once the company exits bankruptcy and new shares would be issued. In an unrelated matter, Federal-Mogul announced Friday that a fire had extensively damaged its Smithfield, Tenn., distribution facility. All employees were evacuated safely. The company is working on a plan to resume operations elsewhere late this week. The center employed 225.