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    • By Counterman
      John Treece, chairman and CEO of
      link hidden, please login to view, announced the promotion of Fred Snow to president and chief operating officer in the letter below: “As DMA strives to continue to grow and deliver excellence to our customers, building a strong and sustainable senior leadership team is imperative to our organization’s success. Today, I am pleased to announce Fred Snow will be assuming the title of President, along with his current role as Chief Operating Officer.
      Fred brought with him to
      link hidden, please login to view a very strong Automotive Aftermarket background and work experience in managing and running an organization similar to DMA. In his two years with our organization, Fred has comfortably assimilated into the DMA culture and exhibited thoughtful decision-making and leadership, while directly managing many of our key projects. He is now intimately knowledgeable about the workings of DMA, as he has been involved in most aspects of the business, extending beyond his direct responsibilities. I fully trust Fred’s ability to assess our business situations and make timely and deliberate decisions. He and I are fully aligned in the direction we steer the company and the effort it will take to achieve success. We both share a passion for serving the customer with a sense of urgency as our #1 priority. Fred’s areas of direct responsibility will remain the same as today: Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Service, Facility Management, and he will be assuming Product Management, and Engineering & Quality Management. This change of title acknowledges that Fred is assisting me in the overall day-to-day running of the company. It also represents that Fred is now my official backup for directing the company and making any required decisions in my absence. Fred also has full authority to sign on behalf of the company. 
      My role and responsibilities remain the same as CEO and Chairman of the Board. With the launching of our new joint venture factory SDI in Thailand and other corporate travel obligations, it was clear that the time had come when DMA needed someone officially in charge when I am unavailable. This evolutionary organizational step assures the stability and consistency that positions DMA to continue to be a fast-acting and customer-responsive company with clear lines of leadership and communication for our employees. 
      I am confident that this change is another positive milestone in the development of DMA. Please join me in congratulating Fred on this well-deserved appointment.”  
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    • By Counterman
      Dorman Products, Inc. announced it has named Tayfun Uner president of its light-duty business segment.
      In this newly created role, Uner will be responsible for driving strategic growth and overseeing all commercial and operational aspects of Dorman’s largest business segment, the company said.
      “We are pleased to welcome Tayfun to Dorman,” said Kevin Olsen,
      link hidden, please login to view president and chief executive officer. “His broad experience and proven ability to drive growth, enhance financial performance and foster a positive culture will be key to driving the continued success of our Light Duty business. This new role completes our segment transition, with a formalized leadership structure for each of our three business segments.” Uner joins Dorman with an extensive global background in consumer goods, most recently serving as SVP of three Newell Brand business units, according to Dorman. Prior to that, he held strategic positions around the world with increasing responsibility at McKinsey & Company, Procter & Gamble and Carlsberg Breweries. He holds an undergraduate degree from Bogazici University (Istanbul, Turkey) and a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard University.
      “I feel privileged to join the innovative team at Dorman. I am excited to build on the strong foundation of our brand and trusted solutions like our Dorman OE FIX products and working closely with our channel partners to accelerate the growth of the automotive aftermarket by helping solve people’s repair problems,” Uner said.
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    • By Counterman
      The 
      link hidden, please login to view Board of Directors has promoted JC Washbish to Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. This appointment follows JC’s promotion to President in early 2024. JC will now serve in his capacity as both President and CEO. “We continue to be impressed with JC’s leadership, passion and drive, and we expect the same as President and CEO of the Alliance,” said Eli N. Futerman, Chairman of the Alliance Board of Directors and co-owner of Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc. “JC brings a strong vision and direction to our shareholder membership.”
      Todd Leimenstoll, Alliance Board Director and Secretary, as well as President & CEO of the Auto-Wares Group of Companies, also expressed confidence in JC’s leadership: “As a group, we continue to look toward the future and strongly believe in our industry partnerships. JC has proven to be a strong leader, facilitating industry collaboration, and is a forward thinker on how we can all work together to support the entire distribution channel.”
      In his new role as President & CEO, Washbish will continue to collaborate closely with all of the Alliance’s shareholders and channel partners to drive business development and strengthen industry relations. All Alliance executive leadership teams—including those in information technology, sales and marketing, category management, and finance—will continue to report to JC as he leads the Alliance toward achieving its strategic goals.
      “The Alliance remains the premier independent distribution program group,” said 
      link hidden, please login to view. “We are committed to fostering growth and innovation, expanding our reach, and continuing to provide exceptional value to our shareholders, channel partners and customers. We have a talented, motivated team driven by our motto: ‘Service is the difference, we get it!’” JC Washbish joined the Alliance in 2016 as Sales, Marketing, and Brand Manager, with responsibilities that included advertising, promotions, and sales support. In 2017, he was promoted to Director of Marketing, and in 2019, to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. During this time, he played a key role in expanding the company’s marketing and sales initiatives. In 2024, JC was promoted to President, a role in which he helped shape the company’s strategic direction and growth. His leadership experience spans areas such as business development, strategic planning, and team coordination across sales, marketing, category management, and operations.
      JC holds a Juris Doctor from Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. He has earned his AAP designation from the University of the Aftermarket and is a graduate of Leadership 2.0, reflecting his commitment to professional development and industry leadership. JC is also the 2024 recipient of the Northwood University Automotive Aftermarket Education Award.
      “JC continues to provide strong leadership to the Alliance and its shareholders,” said Corey Bartlett, Treasurer of the Alliance Board of Directors and CEO of APH, Inc. “The Board is excited about the Alliance’s future, and we are in great hands with JC as President and CEO.”
      JC becomes the third CEO in the history of the Alliance, following his father, John R. Washbish, who served from 2010 to 2024, and Richard “Dick” Morgan, who led the Alliance for over 14 years from 1994 to 2009. John R. Washbish will continue to serve the Alliance and its shareholders in an advisory capacity.
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    • By Counterman
      The 
      link hidden, please login to view, a 501c3 supporting people in the automotive aftermarket industry and their families during the hardest moments of their lives, announced that nominations for the first-ever AACF Humanitarian Award, generously sponsored by  link hidden, please login to view is fast approaching. The deadline to submit
      link hidden, please login to view is January 31, 2025.
      link hidden, please login to view for this award should exemplify compassion, selflessness and a strong sense of social responsibility. Their actions should have made a significant and positive impact on communities locally, nationally, or globally, according to the AACF. Nominations will be reviewed by a committee consisting of AACF Board and Executive Committee Members as well as a NEXUS executive. “This prestigious award aims to recognize and honor outstanding individuals, companies, associations or groups within the automotive aftermarket industry who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving the lives of others through humanitarian efforts,” the AACF said.
      “Since first introducing the AACF Humanitarian Award in partnership with NEXUS North America in May earlier this year our team has been purposefully planning,” said John Kairys, executive director of AACF. “We’re excited to officially open the nomination process to provide an opportunity for individuals and companies who give back with grace and intention to be recognized for their efforts in the community.”
      The selection process for the AACF Humanitarian Award will be rigorous, with nominees evaluated based on their demonstrated impact and commitment to humanitarian causes. The award recipient will be announced at a special ceremony during Auto Care Association Connect 2025, bringing well-deserved recognition to their exceptional contributions, the AACF said.
      “On behalf of NEXUS North America and NEXUS Automotive International, I want to share our excitement to have this opportunity to support the AACF organization for this new, outstanding Humanitarian Award. We are honored to play a role in this initiative,” said Robert Roos, president Pronto Network & NEXUS North America.
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