Automotive Parts Associates names Martin as EVP

Jan. 1, 2020
APA has hired Gary Martin as Executive Vice President.
APA has hired Gary Martin as Executive Vice President. Martin will be responsible for maximizing APA’s operating performance and overseeing APA’s strategic plan. He will be working to further integrate member and vendor participation in APA’s data warehouse.

Public relations and training will be key components of his new position. Martin will be based at APA’s headquarters in Lenexa, Kansas and will report directly to Dan Freeman, President & CEO.

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Martin brings over 18 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, having worked in sales at CARDONE Industries since 1994. At CARDONE Industries, Martin had dual responsibility as Director of Traditional Market Sales for Canada and as Director of Program Distribution Sales for North America. In these roles Martin worked directly with APA and its shareholders on a regular basis.

Prior to CARDONE Industries, Martin was General Manager for Four M Corporation and Gaylord Container. Martin holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from University of Phoenix and received the Automotive Aftermarket Professional designation from AWDA University.

Martin has a proven track record as a strategist who will also be a great fit with our group’s culture. We are excited about the contributions he will make in his role by integrating his strong background to further drive APA’s success," says Dan Freeman.

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