Longtime GPC Chairman CEO Wilton Looney Passes Away At 99
After retiring from GPC in 1990, Looney kept an office at GPC headquarters and attended every board meeting for the next 28 years, totaling almost 80 years with his beloved company.
Young Auto Care Network Group Announces 2018 Next Step Program Scholarship Winners
Ten young industry professionals were selected to attend the Auto Care Association Spring Leadership Days event to gain experience and knowledge of the auto care industry.
National Pronto, Motor Information Systems, NAPA Receive Auto Care Association ACE Awards
The ACE (Auto Care Career and Education) Award recognizes firms for their dedication “to investing in the growth of their employees’ knowledge and skills and offering professional development and career opportunities.”
Merle’s Automotive Supply Acquired by GPC
Merle’s, founded in 1969 and based in Tucson, Arizona, is a 14-location automotive parts distributor serving both the commercial and retail markets in the greater Tucson and southern Arizona area.
OBITUARY: Robert James Susor, Retired NAPA President
Bob Susor reached the pinnacle of his profession when he was named president of NAPA in 2004, where his responsibilities included sponsorship of two-time NASCAR Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip’s team, and travel to Mexico, Canada, Australia and China on company business until his retirement in 2010 after 43 years with the company.
GPC Elects Three New Corporate Officers
Robert Milstead was named senior vice president digital, Thomas Davis was named vice president supplier business IT and Jennifer Ellis was named corporate secretary and associate counsel.
Michael Cardone Jr. Presented With MEMA’s Highest Honor: 2014 Triangle Award
Cardone recognized for leadership in the automotive aftermarket and remanufacturing industries. ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Michael Cardone Jr., owner and chief strategy officer, CARDONE Industries, was presented the prestigious Triangle Award, the highest honor awarded by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), during the Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA) Golisano Conference, held in
Akebono Brake Corp. Receives 2013 Altrom Group Supplier Of The Year Award
The award was presented to Mike Eldard, district sales manager; Borise Cota, western regional sales manager; and Ken Selinger, director, aftermarket sales and marketing, on behalf of Akebono at Altrom’s 2014 North American Sales Summit held June 18-20 in Tulalip, Wash. This three-day event was attended by Altrom’s and GPC’s management teams, sales professionals and key vendor partners from around the world.
When A Car Is More Than Just A Car
Transportation has consistently been cited as the most significant barrier to employment for low-income residents in suburban areas due to limited public transportation options.
An Emphasis On Commercial A Way Of Life For Super Stores
Each year, Counterman magazine takes a snapshot of the retail stores that serve the automotive aftermarket.
