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Al Gaspar, Former President of AAIA, Passes Away

November 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Al Gaspar, industry icon and former president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), passed away at his home in Cave Creek, Ariz. on Saturday, Nov. 25.

Al Gaspar, former president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), passed away at his home in Cave Creek, Ariz. on Saturday, Nov. 25

“Al was one of the most respected and revered individuals in the business,” said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association. “When Al walked into a meeting room you knew it, he had a presence that commanded attention.”

Prior to becoming president and CEO

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