Collierville, TN, (July 21, 2022)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -Automotive Parts Associates (APA) one of North America's fastest growing automotive aftermarket buying groups, today announced the appointment of Gary Thibault to the board of directors. Thibault is the international representative for Best Buy and now principle APA shareholder.

According to Thibault, his appointment is an opportunity to serve APA's shareholders and members as well as working to ensure they receive the best products and prices.

Steve Tucker, President of APA, went on to say, "With a career spanning more than 35 years in this industry, Gary is no novice. I see him as an asset to our exceptional leadership team, and I know he will hit the ground running."

Thibault joined The Partsman, Inc. in 1990 and took ownership in 2001. The Partsmans, Inc. is located in Oshawa, Ontario and serves customers Sunday through Saturday."

Please join us in welcoming Gary to the APA family.

About Automotive Parts Associates, Inc.

Automotive Parts Associates, Inc. is a shareholder-owned cooperative made up of 475 independent auto parts distributor locations throughout North America. For more information about APA or membership opportunities, visit apa.parts.

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