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With a theme of “We the People,” the

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(The Group) held a successful national membership conference. The event took place at the Gaylord National Harbor in National Harbor, Maryland.

Over 1,000 members, suppliers and associates attended the 2025

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. The event kicked off with an opening celebration linking the nation’s history to current aftermarket challenges and opportunities, including Right to Repair.

A drum and fife corps opened the evening, followed by a unique look at history from Thomas Jefferson and Teddy Roosevelt. The Newsies then performed a musical stage production. The evening ended with a dinner and vendor expo.

Industry leaders outline shared goals

Day two of the Automotive Parts Services Group 2025 conference began with remarks from top industry leaders.

Sue Godschalk, CEO of Federated Auto Parts, Robert Roos, CEO of The Pronto Network, and JC Washbish, President and CEO of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, welcomed attendees. They discussed the size of The Group and its supported initiatives.

Jeff Koviak, CEO of The Group, followed with an inspiring message. He emphasized building a collaborative culture using combined strength, collective action and shared innovation.

One-on-one meetings strengthen supplier partnerships

The four-day event included over 4,800 one-on-one sessions between Group members and supplier partners.

Attendees also joined brand-specific meetings and a vendor expo. The conference concluded with a D.C. Block Party Afterglow Reception and Celebration.

“We thank all who attended the 2025 Automotive Parts Services Group conference who helped us conduct a very positive, productive and collaborative meeting,” said Koviak. “The event gave us the opportunity to review objectives, set goals and strengthen partnerships, putting into perspective the importance of ‘We the People’ to our mutual success.”

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