Tabitha Harris honored with scholarships from Federated Car Care, Women in Auto Care

Jan. 2, 2020
Tabitha Harris of Capitol Tire & Auto Service in Dover, Delaware, was recently awarded with two academic scholarships to help her pursue a career in the auto care industry.

Tabitha Harris of Capitol Tire & Auto Service in Dover, Delaware, was recently awarded with two academic scholarships to help her pursue a career in the auto care industry.

A Federated Car Care scholarship, as well as a scholarship from Women in Auto Care (WiAC), were awarded to Harris. She was honored for her accomplishments during the 2019 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo‎ (AAPEX) in Las Vegas at the annual Women in Auto Care reception.

(L-R): John Marcum, Federated Auto Parts; Tabitha Harris; Danielle Sonnefeld, N.A. Williams/Women in Auto Care

“We congratulate Tabitha on these tremendous achievements and wish her great success as she continues her education and her automotive career,” said John Marcum, director of marketing of Federated Auto Parts. “We are proud to have Capitol Tire & Auto Service as a Federated Car Care member and are delighted that scholarships from Federated Car Care and Women in Auto Care will help Tabitha advance her automotive education.”

A graduate of Sussex Technical High School in Georgetown, Delaware, Harris studied in the school’s automotive technical program and also worked at Capitol Tire & Auto Service during her senior year. She is attending University of Northwestern Ohio and plans to major in diesel technology.

About Federated
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.

About the Author

Motor Age Wire Reports

These are press releases approved by our Motor Age Editors

Sponsored Recommendations

Coming in 2025...

New year, new articles – let’s talk what’s new in 2025.

In Focus: GEARWRENCH Diagnostic Tools - GWSCAN, GWSMARTBT, and GWSMART07

The new GEARWRENCH diagnostic tools offer free software updates.

That's a wrap

In this article, we cover the basics you need to make the sale — planning, preparing, demonstrating, and more.

Hot to go

With the painted flames blazing on the sides of this truck, technicians always know when this distributor has arrived.

Voice Your Opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Vehicle Service Pros, create an account today!