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By Counterman
WAI Global, in conjunction with the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF), recently announced the WAI Global/Bill Ernst Memorial Scholarship.
The WAI Global/Bill Ernst Memorial Scholarship will present one $2,500 annual scholarship designated for a student pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket.
The scholarship is available to students in two-year technical college programs and vocational schools and four-year college programs and subject to the same requirements as other UAF scholarships: applicants must be enrolled full-time in a college-level program or an ASE/NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation)-certified automotive technical program.
Graduate programs and part-time undergraduate programs do not qualify.
“Bill Ernst was employed by WAI for 20 years as a warehouse manager, account manager and senior account manager,” WAI said in a news release. “He represented all that was good in a dedicated employee. He was tenacious in obtaining new and retaining current business, driven by what was in the best interest of the company and the customer. He was universally well-liked, and a true pillar of the remanufacturing industry. Applicants should consider these attributes when applying.”
Recipients will be chosen by a selection committee appointed by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (including a representative from WAI Global), using completed electronic applications filed at
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By Counterman
FCS Auto will be displaying its ride-control products in Booth A4650 at AAPEX in Las Vegas.
The FCS management team will be in attendance to answer any questions and highlight the company’s products and programs.
FCS, a global supplier in more 40 countries, notes that its products are always produced to meet strict OE-quality standards and are backed by extensive in-house testing and IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 certifications.
For more information, call 866-708-4554 or visit
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By Counterman
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) has released 272 new part numbers in its September new-number announcement.
This most recent release provides new coverage in 89 distinct product categories, and 115 part numbers for 2022, 2023 and 2024 model-year vehicles.
Standard and Four Seasons continue the expansion of coverage for hybrid and electric vehicles. Standard introduced new offerings in this category with steering-angle sensors for vehicles such as the 2023-2011 Nissan Leaf, and park-assist cameras for the 2017-2016 Chevrolet Volt.
Additionally, ABS sensors are now available for the 2023-2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge and cruise-control switches have been added for the 2023-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. Four Seasons has introduced four new blower motors with coverage for more than 1.2 million late-model hybrid vehicles including the 2022-2019 BMW 330e, and air-door actuators for the 2022-2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Standard’s ADAS and collision repair programs continue to grow. Blind-spot detection sensors are now available for 1.3 million General Motors SUVs, and park-assist cameras have been introduced for 1.8 million vehicles including the 2022-2020 Toyota Highlander and the 2016-2015 Honda CR-V.
Ford vehicles see the introduction of new active grille shutter actuators for the 2022-2019 Transit Connect. Center high-mount stop-light assemblies have been released for Subaru vehicles, and airbag clock springs are new for Chevrolet, Toyota and Scion vehicles.
“This latest announcement introduces numbers in multiple categories, and over 100 parts for 2022 and later vehicles, demonstrating our commitment to providing our distribution partners with the industry’s best late-model coverage,” said Jack Ramsey, senior vice president of sales and marketing, SMP.
Four Seasons has introduced 59 new part numbers, including new compressors for Ford vehicles such as the 2022-2020 F-250 and the 2022-2020 Transit Series.
Eight new air-door actuators offer new coverage for more than 6.9 million import and domestic vehicles, including the 2023-2018 Chevrolet Equinox and 2021-2016 Honda Civic. Additionally, Four Seasons has added hose assemblies for popular vehicles such as the 2019-2017 Subaru Legacy and Outback, the 2022-2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 and the 2018-2016 Chevrolet Malibu.
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Photo caption: Philip Daniele III (left) will succeed Bill Rhodes, who will relinquish his positions as president and CEO in January.
Over the past few months, AutoZone has announced multiple leadership changes at the company.
In late June, AutoZone announced Bill Rhodes’ decision to relinquish his positions as president and CEO effective January 2024. Rhodes will become executive chairman of the board.
The company has selected Philip Daniele III, currently executive vice president merchandising, marketing and supply chain, to succeed Rhodes as CEO in January 2024. Daniele, a 29-year AutoZoner, also will become a member of the board of directors.
“On behalf of the board of directors, I want to thank Bill for his outstanding leadership during his more than 18 years as our CEO, and we are excited and grateful that he will remain actively involved as executive chairman and an officer of the company,” said Earl G. Graves Jr., lead director. “Bill, the executive committee and CEO team have led the company through unprecedented growth while continuing to nurture and evolve AutoZone’s unique and powerful culture. AutoZone is eternally grateful for his many contributions during his almost 30 years of service.”
Rhodes has been president and CEO and on the board of directors since March 2005. In June 2007, he was named chairman of the board. During his tenure as president and CEO, the company has roughly doubled the number of stores; grown the number of AutoZoners to approximately 115,000; increased revenues by more than three times, this year surpassing $17 billion; and grown the stock price by more than 25 times. Rhodes also has served on numerous industry and community boards.
“Being an AutoZoner and having the opportunity to help lead this amazing team has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” Rhodes said. “I’m incredibly excited that the board has elected Phil as CEO-Elect. Phil and I have worked together very closely for over 25 years. Phil knows this company as well as anybody and has a passion for this business that is arguably un-paralleled. More importantly, Phil understands AutoZone’s success has been driven by a deep, passionate set of leaders who support great AutoZoners across the globe. He embodies what our founder J.R. Hyde III’s father taught us when he said, ‘No individual builds a business … an individual builds the organization, and the organization builds the business.’”
Newbern, Jackson Promoted
On Sept. 18, AutoZone announced several additional leadership changes in the offing.
AutoZone has promoted Tom Newbern, currently executive vice president, operations, sales and technology, to chief operating officer. Newbern has been with the company for 38 years.
AutoZone has promoted, Jamere Jackson, currently chief financial officer and executive vice president, finance and store development, to chief financial officer. Jackson will continue to lead the finance and store development teams.
Daniele is positioning Newbern and Jackson as equivalents and the senior-most leaders of his leadership team.
Additionally, Bill Hackney, a 38-year AutoZoner, currently senior vice president, merchandising, has been promoted to executive vice president, merchandising, marketing and supply chain replacing Daniele, who previously held the role.
“I’m very excited about these strategic moves, which position us well for continued growth,” Daniele said. “Jamere and Tom are exceptional leaders and having them at my side will be an enormous benefit. Also, Bill Hackney’s promotion to executive vice president reflects the deep strength of our leadership team. All are proven leaders and poised to serve our customers and lead our company for many years to come.”
Finally, three of AutoZone’s other executive committee members will be retiring around the end of the calendar year, consistent with AutoZone’s long-standing succession plan.
Retiring are Grant McGee, senior vice president, commercial; Charlie Pleas, senior vice president, finance and accounting; and Al Saltiel, senior vice president, marketing and e-commerce.
AutoZone said the company will replace McGee and Saltiel, and will be restructuring Pleas’s role.
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By Counterman
Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper, in collaboration with the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, are pleased to announce 25 winners of the 2023 scholarship season.
The recipients, picked from a competitive pool of student applicants from across North America, will be recognized as they work toward their degrees.
This year’s scholarship recipients and their respective warehouse distributor include:
David Ritchie, San Antonio, Texas – Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc. Kalan Kalynka, Regina, Saskatchewan – Auto Electric Karina Rice, Willmar, Minnesota – Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. Cody Narloch, Drayton, North Dakota – Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. Garrett Wolcott, Milford, Michigan – Auto-Wares Group of Companies Anna Reid, Weidman, Michigan – Auto-Wares Group of Companies Jarod Wright, Manistee, Michigan – Auto-Wares Group of Companies Shanarie Starks, Grayling, Michigan – Auto-Wares Group of Companies Ranjot Singh, Calgary, Alberta – Central Auto Parts Distributors Alexandra Skidmore, Starrucca, Pennsylvania – Hahn Automotive Warehouse Inc. Connor Shively, Overton, Nebraska – Merrill Company (The)/Arnold Motor Supply Lucas Matt, Boone, Iowa – Merrill Company (The)/Arnold Motor Supply Madison Long, Greenfield, Iowa – Merrill Company (The)/Arnold Motor Supply Brady Mulligan, Prospect, Kentucky – Moog Louisville Warehouse Shandon Burnham, Bryan, Texas – Parts Warehouse Inc./Crow-Burlingame Logan Millien, West Monroe, Louisiana – Parts Warehouse Inc./Crow-Burlingame Susan Fullam, Tulsa, Oklahoma – Parts Warehouse Inc./Crow-Burlingame Coby Reeves, Buckner, Arkansas – Parts Warehouse Inc./Crow-Burlingame Carson Spencer, Tulsa, Oklahoma – Parts Warehouse Inc./Crow-Burlingame Robert Holmes, Petal, Mississippi – Parts Warehouse Inc./Crow-Burlingame Madeline Ezell, Hopkinsville, Kentucky – Parts Warehouse Inc./Crow-Burlingame Kassidy Sanders, Hampton, Arkansas – Parts Warehouse Inc./Crow-Burlingame Tyfani Wood, Gould, Arkansas – Parts Warehouse Inc./Crow-Burlingame Breanna Baillio, Glenmora, Louisiana – Parts Warehouse Inc./Crow-Burlingame Katelyn DeWitt, Meridian, Mississippi – Parts Warehouse Inc./Crow-Burlingame
“This has been another great year of qualified candidates. Each year the application pool gets better and more competitive,” said Laurel Lopez, marketing & events coordinator for the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, program headquarters for Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper. “We are excited to see what the future holds for the students’ education and career paths, and look forward to continued support of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation.”
Through their affiliation with Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper, all potential candidates filled out a comprehensive application that included essay prompts, short answers, letters of recommendation, transcript requirements and more. A panel of judges reviewed and ranked the applicants based on their merits following guidelines and administration from the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. Candidates also were required to show they were employees or children of employees at an Auto Value, Bumper to Bumper or Confidence Plus location.
Since the Alliance scholarship program was developed in 2001, it has awarded almost $575,000 in scholarships to deserving students. The annual program encourages continuing education within the membership and supports the next workforce generation in achieving their educational goals. For more information about the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, please visit
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