MEMPHIS, Tenn.  – AutoZone has announced that Rick Smith, vice president store operations, will be promoted to senior vice president, human resources, customer satisfaction in January. “Rick has over 30 years of experience as a proven leader within AutoZone. We are very excited and fortunate to have Rick move back to Memphis and be part of our executive committee,” said Bill Rhodes, chairman, president and chief executive officer.

Additionally, Mike Womack, senior vice president, human resources, customer satisfaction has made the decision to leave AutoZone at the end of December 2015, and return to his home state of Ohio. “I would like to thank Mike for his many contributions to our organization. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” Rhodes said.