Lee Rodgers of Automotive Parts Associates (APA) has been appointed to CAWA’s Board of Directors representing Automotive Parts Associates (APA). During the appointment process, Young Suhr Jr., Chair of the Board of Directors, commented. “I am pleased to announce that APA’s Lee Rodgers is joining the CAWA Board of Directors. He is a welcomed addition […]
David Simms Elected Secretary of CAWA Board of Directors
At the CAWA June Leadership & Educational Forum, David Simms, a NAPA multi store owner, was elected the 2024 Secretary to the Board of Directors. Other officers for the 2024 year include: Chair Tom Ogaz of the Parts Authority, Vice-Chair Wayne Schaack of the Pronto Network, Treasurer Dan Hanson, Jr. of Hanson Distributing Company and […]
CAWA Announces Another Automotive High School Teacher Scholarship Winner
CAWA, the non-profit trade association representing automotive parts manufacturers, jobbers, warehouse distributors, retailers and program groups, announced another recipient of its automotive high school teachers’ scholarship awards. Named the Motorcar Parts of America – Selwyn Joffe Awards, CAWA provides scholarships to high school teachers to support their automotive programs. “CAWA is proud to assist automotive […]
CAWA Announces Scholarship Winners
CAWA, the non-profit trade association representing automotive parts manufacturers, jobbers, warehouse distributors, retailers and program groups, announced the recipients of its 2023 scholarship awards. CAWA provided over $13,250 in scholarships this year to thirteen individuals. Furthermore, each student will receive a $300 tool gift certificate compliments of CAWA member All Trade Tools. “Once again, CAWA […]
CAWA Joins the Global Vehicle Right to Repair Movement
The California Automotive Wholesalers’ Association (CAWA), that represents the automotive parts industry, has joined other global association leaders to support the critical global right to repair movement by signing the new right to repair position statement. The statement enumerates the core beliefs of the movement and the objectives and intended outcomes of right to repair […]
CAWA Announces 2022 Scholarship Winners
CAWA, the association representing automotive parts manufacturers, jobbers, warehouse distributors, retailers and program groups in Arizona, California and Nevada, announced the recipients of its 2022 scholarship awards. CAWA provided over $13,000 in scholarships this year to thirteen individuals. “Once again, CAWA is proud to assist these young people in pursuing their education and careers in […]