W M Automotive Warehouse Appoints Garry Castles As President

W M Automotive Warehouse Appoints Garry Castles As President

Castles has been part of W M Automotive Warehouse Inc. for 38 years and has more than 45 years experience in the automotive parts industry.

McMillion, left with Castles, at a recent sales meeting.
McMillion, left with Castles, at a recent sales meeting.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Wilson McMillion, founder and owner of W M Automotive Warehouse Inc., has announced the appointment of Garry Castles as president of the company. Castles has been part of W M Automotive Warehouse Inc. for 38 years and has more than 45 years experience in the automotive parts industry.

W M Automotive Warehouse is a family owned automotive parts warehouse distributor and retailer headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The company was started by Wilson and Pat McMillion in 1976 and has warehouses in Fort Worth and Dallas plus retail stores in North, West and East Texas. The company is a Parts Plus member of the Automotive Distribution Network.

Castles recently served as vice president of sales for the company and will continue to be responsible for the sales and warehouse operations in addition to his new responsibilities.

McMillion said, “As our company continues to grow and plan for future continuation of our family business, Garry with his extensive automotive distribution and retail experience will ensure the future growth and continuation of the company. It is through his guidance that we have continued the expansion of our customer base.”

Castles added, “I am excited and grateful for the confidence Wilson has placed in me to appoint me as president. It is through his leadership of the company and respect in the industry that the company has achieved what it has to date.”

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