Automotive Parts Associates announces departure of President Gary Martin

Aug. 24, 2017
Automotive Parts Professionals (APA) announced today that President Gary Martin left APA effective August 23 to pursue other opportunities.

Automotive Parts Professionals (APA) announced today that President Gary Martin left APA effective August 23 to pursue other opportunities.

Martin, who joined APA following a successful career at Cardone Industries, has been with APA since 2013.  He helped APA grow and expand its data mining database system as well as many other member-focused initiatives. ‎

In the interim, Chairman Douglas Squires ([email protected]) can be contacted until a search is completed to find Martin’s replacement. ‎APA said it expresses its thanks and appreciation to Martin for his input and tenure.

Automotive Parts Associates is a member-owned cooperative made up of more than 80 member shareholders distributing auto parts from 350+ warehouse and company store locations throughout North America. For more information about APA membership, contact Business Development Director Rick Caiello at 913-310-9250 or [email protected].

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