The Automotive Aftermarket Supplier Association (AASA) announced it has tapped Paul McCarthy to lead the association as president and chief operating officer, effective July 1.

Paul McCarthy was named president and chief operating officer of the Automotive Aftermarket Supplier Association effective July 1
McCarthy comes up through AASA’s top leadership, where he had served nearly three years as second in command and executive vice president to AASA’s previous president and COO Bill Long. Long was named president and CEO of AASA’s parent organization, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), in February. In addition to his previous role at AASA,