Gary Martin to lead Automotive Parts Associates

Gary Martin, AAP, is the new President and CEO of Automotive Parts Associates effective March 1, taking over the role from retiring President/CEO Dan Freeman.

Martin has been serving the shareholders of APA as Executive Vice President since February 2013. Previously, Martin was with CARDONE Industries as Director of Traditional Market Sales for Canada and Director of Program Distribution Sales for North America.

As President and CEO, Martin will direct all facets of APA’s operations while working closely with the APA Board of Directors to serve the needs of all APA Shareholders. “I am honored to be associated with such a talented and focused group of people. I look forward to working closely with this organization as we continue to grow and prosper in this ever changing environment which we call the automotive aftermarket.”

“I am thrilled to pass the torch to Gary, who I know to be talented and thoughtful,” said Dan Freeman. “He was the unanimous choice of the Board of Directors.”

Automotive Parts Associates is a member-owned cooperative made up of more than 110 member shareholders, distributing auto parts from more than 300 locations. APA shareholders create over a billion dollars of purchasing power annually. For information about APA membership, contact APA Headquarters at 913-310-9250.

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