Founding Federated Member Fisher Auto Parts Merges with Hayden’s Auto Supply
Fisher Auto Parts, the founding member of Federated Auto Parts, has merged with Hayden’s Auto Supply; it was announced today by Charlie Hayden, president of Hayden’s Auto Supply, Inc. and Bo Fisher, CEO of Fisher Auto Parts. Hayden’s Auto Supply, Inc. headquartered in Leonardtown, MD, was founded in 1962 by Frank Hayden and joined the Federated Auto Parts programmed distribution group in 1999.
Fisher Auto Parts Acquires Cap’s Auto Parts
Fisher Auto Parts, Federated Auto Parts founding member, has acquired Cap’s Auto Parts; it was announced by Larry Jedrey, general manager of Cap’s Auto Parts and Gary Shifflett, chief operating officer of Fisher Auto Parts.
Art Fisher, CEO of Fisher Auto Parts and Founder of Federated Auto Parts Distributors, Dies at 65
Arthur Jay (Art) Fisher Jr., CEO of Fisher Auto Parts and founder of Federated Auto Parts Distributors, died Jan. 15 in Staunton, Va. He was 65. A graduate of Hope College in Holland, Mich., Fisher taught school before entering the automotive aftermarket in 1964. Under his leadership, Fisher Auto Parts grew from a single location to become one of the largest independently owned auto parts chains in the U.S. Today there are more than 300 Fisher Auto Parts stores, with 18 warehouses and more than 2,000 employees. Fisher founded Federated Auto Parts Distributors in 1985. Federated quickly became one of the industry’s premier programmed marketing groups, with more than 3,800 Federated Auto Parts Stores and 2,400 Federated Car Care Centers today nationwide. In addition to his work and dedication to Fisher and Federated Auto Parts, Fisher served on the board of governors of AWDA and served as chairman in 2001.
Bo Fisher to Succeed His Father as CEO and Chairman of Fisher Auto Parts
Following the death this week of his father Arthur Jay (Art) Fisher Jr., CEO of Fisher Auto Parts, Arthur Jay (Bo) Fisher III, has been unanimously elected to the position of CEO and chairman of the board. He has been president of Fisher Auto Parts since 1992 and owns a majority of the company.In addition, Gary Shifflett and Herb Godschalk have been promoted to become co-Presidents of Fisher Auto Parts.
Arch Auto Parts CEO Presented with Art Fisher Memorial Award
Chris Bodh received his award last month at The Group’s annual membership conference and expo held in National Harbor, Md.
Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships Accepted until March 31
In memory of the late founder of Federated Auto Parts, 13 scholarships will be awarded to students preparing for automotive aftermarket careers.
Wanda Shorter Fisher
With an aftermarket career that spans an impressive 40 years, Wanda Shorter counts working with many of the brightest and most successful people in the business – many of them for over 20 or 30 years – among her greatest blessings. “Our industry has one thing in common,” she says. “We all have the same
Paul Louwers Presented with AWDA’s 2023 Art Fisher Award
The award recognizes Louwers’ dedication to advancing automotive education and aftermarket industry training.
Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships Awarded
Scholarships have been granted to 13 students for the 2023-24 academic year.
Federated Auto Parts Expands Support of UAF
The additional support has earned Federated the Diamond Lifetime Trustee Designation.
