The Group welcomes new CEO

Sept. 30, 2024
Jeff Koviak will replace Larry Pavey as CEO.

The Automotive Parts Service Group (The Group) has announced that Jeff Koviak will be taking over the role of CEO effective January 1, 2025, following the retirement of CEO Larry Pavey.

The Group is a joint partnership between the Federated Alliance and the Printo Network is made up of 300 member companies with over 5,000 locations and 80,000 employees primarily in North America. 

As CEO, Koviak will focus on driving strategic initiatives for the Group membership that the company hopes will maximize future revenue growth while streamlining internal systems and resources to reduce redundancy throughout the organizations. 

"We feel Jeff is the ideal candidate to move the Group toward the original goal of strategically unifying the traditional aftermarket partners while still respecting the unique strengths that each of the individual groups offers in their marketplace," said Sue Godschalk, president of Federated Auto Parts. 

"Jeff comes to use with an exceptional background," said Robert Roos, president and CEO of the Pronto Network. "During his 30-year career at Tenneco/DRiV, he built strong, long-term, trusting relationships with all of our members, and we are excited to have him join forces with our teams."

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