OBITUARY: Steven Friedman, Former President And CEO, Automotive Aftermarket Holding Co.
Steven Friedman, of Longboat Key, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 21 from a stroke.
AutoWatch Founder Dave Henderson Dies At 62
Dave Henderson, founder of AutoWatch, a system that allows body shop customers to see the progress of their vehicle repair through the internet and a shop’s interactive website, died suddenly at his home on June 20. He was 62.
OBITUARY: Jack Landers, Longtime Texas Distribution Leader
Landers was a leader in the Texas aftermarket with jobber stores and warehouses from 1952 to 1998. Landers Automotive Supplies was started in 1936 by Jack’s father, JC Landers. Jack and his brother, Jess Jr., bought out their dad in the 1960’s and were partners until 1986.
OBITUARY: Maurice Schwarz, President, EIS Automotive Corp.
Maurice was president of EIS Automotive Corp., a family business founded by his father, Ernest I. Schwarz and headquartered in Middletown, Conn. He was a prominent member of the automotive aftermarket and served in leadership positions of ASIA and MEMA, as well as the Connecticut Business and Industry Association. He served on the board of directors of Parker Hannifin Corp. and Hartford National Bank.
OBITUARY: Margie Petersen, Co-Founder of the Petersen Automotive Museum
Margie McNally Petersen, a philanthropist who established the Petersen Automotive Museum with her late husband Robert Petersen in Los Angeles, has died after a battle with breast cancer. She was 76.
OBITUARY: Joseph G. Buehler, Former APA President
Buehler retired as APA’s president in August 1999. According to APA, his sense of humor and outgoing personality will forever be remembered. “Joe never knew a stranger and had great relationships throughout the industry,” the group noted.
OBITUARY: Winfred Vallance, Former Four Seasons Exec, Died June 5
Vallance worked for many years in the automotive industry and retired from Four Seasons Automotive in 2008. He served with distinction on APRA’s Board of Directors.