RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. – The California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers’ Association (CAWA) board of directors has elected Steve Sharp of WORLDPAC to the position of secretary to the board.

Board Chairman Pat Winters of CARQUEST, commented, “As the inaugural position in the line of officers, Steve will serve the association valuably over the next several years. His unique and diversified experience of 30 years in the industry will greatly benefit CAWA and its members throughout the West.”

Sharp currently serves as the executive vice president of enterprise brand management for WORLDPAC and is based in Newark, Calif. He has held various positions with WORLDPAC including wholesale sales manager, marketing manager and vice president of western sales and operations.

“With a history of more than 50 years, CAWA has developed itself into one of the premiere automotive aftermarket associations,” Sharp said upon his election. “It is truly an honor and privilege to be nominated and elected to their executive committee."

For more information about CAWA, visit: www.cawa.org.