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Ted Hughes Named AWDA Executive Director
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By Counterman
The Auto Care Association recently announced the addition of Jacki Lutz as director of content to its communications team.
As the director of content, Lutz will be tasked with leading a cross-functional and multimedia content strategy, development and execution across all platforms. Lutz also will be responsible for shaping and driving content initiatives to meet the association’s business objectives; enhancing brand presence; and engaging with current and prospective members.
With more than a decade of marketing and communications experience in the automotive aftermarket, “Lutz’s mastery of telling brands’ stories in a clear and compelling way will enable the association to expand the reach of its mission to more industry professionals both across the supply chain and up and down the business ladder,” the association said in a news release.
“The Auto Care Association has spent the past several years working on building an organization that meets its members’ needs of today with solutions that can carry them into the industry of tomorrow,” said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO. “A vital part of being that kind of a dependable association for its members means being able to connect with them – all of them – and that begins with great communication. The addition of Jacki Lutz to our communications team will help the Auto Care Association to grow its connections with our members and share their stories in an impactful way with the entire auto care industry.”
Prior to joining the Auto Care Association, Lutz served as the senior manager of global corporate marketing communications for Sensata Technologies, where she created and executed a new centralized marketing communication strategy for all of its business units, including aerospace, automotive, heavy-duty, clean energy and aftermarket. Since 2013, Lutz previously held additional roles within Sensata Technologies, including global head of communications, training and e-commerce, auto and aftermarket; global head of marketing and communications, aftermarket; and marketing and communications manager, NA aftermarket.
Lutz has been an active member of the Auto Care Association, participating in and providing leadership to the association’s Marketing and Communications Committee; the Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG); the AWDA Manufacturer’s Advisory Council; and the Women in Auto Care Executive Board.
Lutz has contributed to several other prominent industry organizations throughout her career. She served as president of the Automotive Communications Council and has contributed her expertise to the boards of MEMA Aftermarket’s Marketing Executive Council and the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation.
Lutz’s remarkable contributions have been recognized with prestigious accolades, including the Auto Care Impact Award, SEMA’s 35 under 35 distinction, membership in Babcox’s Women at the Wheel and induction into Tire Review’s esteemed Club 3633.
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By Counterman
The Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), a community of the Auto Care Association, announced the addition of its newest governors who will help lead the storied organization into the future.
The new governors were elected by unanimous vote and will begin their three-year terms effective immediately.
AWDA’s new governors-at-large are:
Rob Blitzstein, senior vice president, vendor management and pricing, Parts Authority John Pacey, vice president, purchasing, NPW Companies David Reid, co-chairman, Fisher Auto Parts AWDA officers entering the second of their two-year terms remain as follows:
Chair – Ashlee Arnold, Arnold Oil Company of Austin Vice chair – Dan Hanson Jr., Hanson Distributing Company Secretary – Chase Baxley, The Parts House (Florida) “The AWDA Nominating Committee has once again done a fantastic job of finding a selection of leaders within the wholesale distribution side of the aftermarket that has both achieved success and highlights a massive potential for growth,” said Ted Hughes, executive director of AWDA. “These trailblazers cross generations and continue the AWDA Board of Governors legacy of serving as a true reflection of leadership in distribution, and I am proud to work with them.”
In the coming year, the AWDA board will support and represent warehouse distributors within the Auto Care Association and the aftermarket industry at large. AWDA also will continue its long tradition of supporting industry education through significant donations to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation and many other valued causes.
AWDA represents the top distributors and manufacturers of motor vehicle parts nationwide. The 76-year-old organization is a key segment of the Auto Care Association.
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By Counterman
Benjamin Fisher of New Haven, Connecticut, is the 2023 Mitchell 1 and National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Technician of the Future, Mitchell 1 announced.
Fisher received the award during the ASE Board of Governors Meeting and Service Professional Awards Banquet in Clearwater, Florida.
“We congratulate Ben on receiving the 2023 Technician of the Future Award,” said Nick DiVerde, senior marketing director, Mitchell 1. “Through his hard work and determination thus far, Ben has proven to be a student that Mitchell 1 is proud to recognize. We know he will be successful as he continues with his education and journeys down his career path.”
Fisher, who received a $1,000 cash prize for the honor, recently earned an associate’s degree in Comprehensive Automotive Repair and Services (C.A.R.S.) from Gateway Community College in New Haven. He also holds several ASE certifications.
“While attending the University of Connecticut for software engineering during COVID, I decided to take a semester off and found a job at a local TravelCenters of America,” said Fisher. “That’s when I discovered that working with my hands as well as my brain was much more rewarding. My goal for the future is to make an impact in the world with my skill set.”
To receive the Mitchell 1 and ASE Technician of the Future Award, the winner must be ASE-certified, have registered as a student and earned the highest cumulative test scores on the A4, A5, A6 and A8 tests.
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By Advance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts Appoints Ryan Grimsland as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
11/15/2023 RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today announced that it has appointed Ryan Grimsland as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective November 27, 2023. Tony Iskander, who has served as interim chief financial officer since August 2023 will continue in his role as senior vice president, finance and treasurer.
“I am excited to welcome Ryan to the Advance family and look forward to partnering with him as we begin a new chapter in the company’s 90-year history,” said Shane O’Kelly, president and CEO. “Following a robust search, we are confident that Ryan’s deep finance, retail, strategy development and transformation experience will be invaluable as we execute on our comprehensive business review and work to realize Advance’s full potential. We thank Tony for his dedication and outstanding contributions while serving in the interim role. As we look ahead, our entire team is focused on building on the progress we are already making to reposition the company for long-term success and value creation.”
Mr. Grimsland, 46, brings more than 20 years of corporate finance, treasury, financial planning, and retail strategy and transformation experience. Most recently, Mr. Grimsland served as senior vice president, strategy and transformation at Lowe’s Companies, Inc. During his 17-year tenure at Lowe’s he held leadership roles across all aspects of the finance organization, including senior vice president, corporate finance and treasurer; vice president, corporate financial planning and analysis; and vice president, stores finance. Prior to joining Lowe’s, he held positions in operations and finance at Haverty’s Furniture and UBS. Mr. Grimsland earned an MBA in accounting from Benedictine University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from High Point University.
Mr. Grimsland said, “I am thrilled to join Advance and honored to serve as the company’s chief financial officer. I look forward to working with Shane, the board of directors and leadership team, and the nearly 70,000 dedicated team members across the organization to deliver operational improvements, execute on the company’s repositioning, and deliver long-term, sustainable shareholder value.”
The company also announced that it is eliminating the position of executive vice president, merchandising, marketing and e-commerce, currently held by Jason McDonell, as part of its efforts to streamline the organizational structure. As a result, Mr. McDonell will depart from the company effective December 1, 2023. Mr. McDonell’s responsibilities will be assumed by other members of the Advance leadership team.
Mr. O’Kelly added, “On behalf of the entire Advance team, I thank Jason for his leadership and contributions over the past four years. Jason helped develop our enterprise marketing and e-commerce functions and launched Advance SameDay™ delivery as well as our DieHard® brand, which has enabled accelerated battery sales growth and share gains. We wish Jason all the best in the future.”
About Advance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. As of October 7, 2023 Advance operated 4,785 stores and 320 Worldpac branches primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also served 1,307 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at
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