Federated member KOI Auto Parts hires Michael Fogleman as VP

“We are very pleased to welcome Michael to KOI,” said Wesselman. “Michael brings a new perspective to our team. He is a true ‘car guy,’ growing up in the auto repair business and becoming a master automotive technician. That knowledge, coupled with his distribution, category management and financial experience, makes him a great addition to our leadership team.”

Before joining KOI Auto Parts, Fogleman worked in the financial sector and then held merchandising and product management positions with CARQUEST and O’Reilly Auto Parts, respectively.  He has earned ASE master technician status and managed F&F Automotive, Inc., a family owned business in Carrboro, N.C. while working his way through college. Fogleman graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in business.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, KOI serves more than 18,000 customers including professional repair garages, collision centers, car dealerships and individual customers through more than 75 store locations. KOI offers a variety of parts and services including OE, aftermarket and import parts, collision parts, refinish supplies, shop supplies, critical parts service, equipment and tool sales and service, mobile services and more.  In business for more than 60 years, KOI has been a Federated Auto Parts member since 1987.

Federated Auto Parts, headquartered in Staunton, Virginia, is one of the largest auto parts distribution and marketing organizations in North America.  Federated is dedicated to supporting its customers with quality name brand parts, programs designed to grow their businesses, and experienced counterpeople who are knowledgeable in today’s evolving automotive technology. For more information, visit www.federatedautoparts.com

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