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NAPA announced the promotions of
link hidden, please login to view to Vice President, Procurement & Sourcing, link hidden, please login to view to Vice President, Commercial Products, and link hidden, please login to view to Senior Vice President of Pricing and Procurement. These leaders will take on expanded responsibilities across the NAPA merchandising organization, reinforcing the company’s commitment to building deep internal talent and strengthening its product and supplier strategy. Pérez brings two decades of experience leading P&Ls across the automotive aftermarket, retail and consumer products industries. She most recently served as Senior Director of Category Management at NAPA, where she led a portfolio spanning brakes, undercar and heavy duty, driving growth through sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships. Prior to NAPA, she held merchandising leadership roles at HD Supply, SPANX and The Home Depot.
“Cristina has played a pivotal role in transforming category management and sourcing at NAPA Auto Parts. Her strategic mindset, deep merchandising expertise, and ability to build high-performing teams have strengthened our capabilities and positioned us for continued growth. This promotion recognizes both her leadership and the meaningful impact she has made across our organization,” said Danny Huffaker, SVP, Product & Marketing,
link hidden, please login to view. Griffiths has been with NAPA for four years, growing from Director of Category Management to Senior Director, Underhood, where she onboarded strategic brands to diversify the NAPA portfolio. In her new role, she will lead the category team responsible for Hard Parts and Applied Parts, including Brakes and Undercar. Prior to NAPA, she held senior category management roles at White Cap.
“Laura is an exceptional leader who has played a critical role in advancing our category management capabilities at NAPA Auto Parts. Through strong cross-functional collaboration and trusted supplier partnerships, she has helped build a more strategic and customer-focused organization. This promotion recognizes her leadership, her results, and the meaningful impact she continues to have across our business,” said Huffaker.
Portera joined GPC nearly four years ago as Vice President of Finance before moving over to NAPA where he has spent the last three years, first as Vice President of Corporate Development and then as Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis. He most recently served as the Vice President of Pricing and Procurement. His recent outstanding achievements include successfully navigating the First Brands bankruptcy and launching the new direct import program for NAPA rotors, the company said. Prior to GPC and NAPA, he had a successful 10-year career at FedEx, which included roles in SEC reporting, FP&A, Treasury and an international expat leadership assignment.
“Will has been a steady and trusted leader within our organization, bringing clarity, discipline and strategic thinking to some of our most complex challenges,” said Jamie Walton, EVP, Merchandise & Stores, NAPA. “This promotion reflects the significant impact Will has made at NAPA and our confidence in his continued ability to drive value for our customers and supplier partners.”
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The
link hidden, please login to view (ACPN), a community of the Auto Care Association, is now accepting applications for its Leadership 2.0 Scholarship, which will award one ACPN member the opportunity to attend the University of the Aftermarket’s Leadership 2.0 Program. “This scholarship reflects ACPN’s commitment to developing strong leaders within the content community,” said Joe Thomas, scholarship chair of the ACPN Council. “By supporting participation in Leadership 2.0, we’re helping members grow personally and professionally while advancing the industry as a whole.”
About the Leadership 2.0 Program
The Leadership 2.0 Program is a postgraduate-level leadership and business education experience designed to support the development of auto care industry leaders. Leadership 2.0 offers a two-week curriculum that blends theory with real-world application of leadership principles specific to the auto care industry.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must be:
A current member of the ACPN community; and Employed by an Auto Care Association member company. CEUs and Scholarship Coverage
Graduates of the Leadership 2.0 Program will receive 7.0 CEUs toward their Automotive Content Professional (ACP) and Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) designations. The scholarship is valued at $6,650 and covers tuition, course materials and meals. The scholarship recipient is responsible for their own travel and hotel accommodations.
Program Sessions and Locations
The first session of Leadership 2.0 is scheduled for Aug. 9–13, 2026, at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. The second session will take place in March 2027 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Application Information
For more information about the ACPN Leadership 2.0 scholarship, including a complete list of eligibility requirements and the application, visit the
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The
link hidden, please login to view (ACPN), a community of the Auto Care Association, is now accepting applications for its Leadership 2.0 Scholarship, which will award one ACPN member the opportunity to attend the University of the Aftermarket’s Leadership 2.0 Program. “This scholarship reflects ACPN’s commitment to developing strong leaders within the content community,” said Joe Thomas, scholarship chair of the ACPN Council. “By supporting participation in Leadership 2.0, we’re helping members grow personally and professionally while advancing the industry as a whole.”
About the Leadership 2.0 Program
The Leadership 2.0 Program is a postgraduate-level leadership and business education experience designed to support the development of auto care industry leaders. Leadership 2.0 offers a two-week curriculum that blends theory with real-world application of leadership principles specific to the auto care industry.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must be:
A current member of the ACPN community; and Employed by an Auto Care Association member company. CEUs and Scholarship Coverage
Graduates of the Leadership 2.0 Program will receive 7.0 CEUs toward their Automotive Content Professional (ACP) and Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) designations. The scholarship is valued at $6,650 and covers tuition, course materials and meals. The scholarship recipient is responsible for their own travel and hotel accommodations.
Program Sessions and Locations
The first session of Leadership 2.0 is scheduled for Aug. 9–13, 2026, at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. The second session will take place in March 2027 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Application Information
For more information about the ACPN Leadership 2.0 scholarship, including a complete list of eligibility requirements and the application, visit the
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link hidden, please login to view uses its Supplier Performance Management Program (SPM) to evaluate supplier achievements in product development, operations, aftermarket support and alignment with PACCAR’s key business objectives. The SPM Program drives collaboration and continuous improvement between PACCAR and its suppliers, which leads to performance enhancements and product innovations. SPM Master, Leader and Achiever status
link hidden, please login to view recognizes its top-performing suppliers in the SPM Program each year. This honor is given to suppliers that reach the SPM Master, Leader and Achiever status. “PACCAR is proud to honor the 2025 SPM award winners. Their performance in the SPM Program reflects the strength of our relationship and highlights their level of engagement. We greatly value their contributions to PACCAR’s success,” said Brennan Gourdie, vice president of global purchasing.
The 2025 SPM Master is: Horton
The 2025 SPM Leaders are:
Axalta Coating Systems
ConMet
Cummins Emission Solutions
Cummins
HORIKIRI / Mitsui
Hydro
Jost
Link Manufacturing
Metalsa
MSSL Wiring System
NIC Global
Pana Pacific
Paramont Mfg
PKC Group North America
Superior Trim
The 2025 SPM Achievers are:
Continental Tire
East Penn Manufacturing
Flexfab
Inteva Products
Johnson Welded Products
LEONI Wiring Systems
Lincoln Industries
MAHLE Industries
MEC
Norma Group
Ryerson
SAF-Holland
Vibracoustic
“We appreciate the commitment to quality, continuous performance improvement and investments these suppliers have made in supporting PACCAR,” said Laura Bloch, PACCAR senior vice president.
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link hidden, please login to view brought together more than 500 store owners, managers, sales representatives, suppliers and support staff for its annual winter conference under the theme “All In!” One of the many highlights of the three-day event was an awards banquet recognizing supplier partners who demonstrated exceptional performance and commitment across the APH family of locations. “These awards honor the supplier partners who consistently invest in our stores, our people and our shared success,” said Corey Bartlett, CEO of APH. “When suppliers like East Penn align with our long-term vision and commit to being all in, they strengthen our entire organization — from the DC to the counter. That partnership makes all the difference.”
Award recipients were selected based on comprehensive input from store teams and support center staff, evaluating performance across multiple service and support categories. Members of APH’s leadership team presented the honors.
2025 Award Recipients
Supplier of the Year: East Penn Manufacturing Spirit of APH: Gates Corp. Rising Star: ATD Tools Outstanding Sales Support: N.A. Williams Outstanding Marketing Support: Valvoline Outstanding Technology Support: Autologue Computer Systems Outstanding Training Support: Standard Motor Products Auto Value Heavy Duty Supplier of the Year: Automann BENCO Equipment Supplier of the Year: Synergy Financial Resources Refinish Supply Co. Supplier of the Year: SEM Products The conference’s individual supplier honor, the Say Yes! Award, was presented to Jay Knopick, director of Midwest sales and service — traditional division at N.A. Williams.
“Jay exemplifies the results-orientated partnership that drives success across our store group,” said Kevin Mack, vice president of merchandising at
link hidden, please login to view. “His deep understanding of our business and unwavering commitment to our team sets the standard for supplier excellence.” APH’s conference serves as an annual planning session and collaboration event, uniting suppliers and store teams to chart the course for the year ahead. The “All In!” theme reinforced the shared commitment and strong partnerships that fuel growth across APH’s family of stores.
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