N.A. Williams Announces Leadership Changes ATLANTA, Georgia – March 30, 2022 – The board of directors of N.A. Williams company has accepted the request of Roger McCollum to step down as chief executive officer and transition to the role of executive chairman as of June 1, 2022. At that time, Chris Williams will assume the role of president and CEO. Neal Williams Jr. will continue as executive vice president and vice chairman. Williams will be the fourth CEO in the 88-year history of N.A. Williams. He joined the company in 1993 and has held management positions of increasing responsibility throughout his 29-year career. He was promoted to executive vice president in 2007 and elected president in 2017. “Chris has demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout his career. He is respected throughout the industry, understands our business from the ground up, and is the right person to lead our company into its next period of growth,” said McCollum. “While I’m not retiring, the time has come for me to pass the torch to the next generation and support our team, manufacturers and customers as executive chairman. I intend to remain engaged with our business and the industry for many years to come.” McCollum joined N.A. Williams Company in 1984 and served as the company's president from 1997 to 2017. He was elected CEO in 2007 and chairman of the board in 2014, and currently serves in both positions. He has directed and integrated several mergers and acquisitions which have greatly expanded, diversified and strengthened the company's business. “It is an honor to take on this new role,” said Williams. “Our primary focus has always been the success of our team members, customers and manufacturers, and that will not change. We will continue to work in our stakeholders’ best interest and are grateful that Roger will continue on as executive chairman to help shape our strategy well into the future.”

ATLANTA, Georgia – January, 2022 – Patrick Mulrooney of N.A. Williams was recently named the 2021 Rep of the Year by the Auto-Wares Group of Companies. Auto-Wares recognized six companies for outstanding performance and collaboration in 2021. The awards, which were voted on by Auto-Wares leadership, stores and sales teams, were presented at the Auto-Wares year-end sales meeting held virtually, where more than 300 people were in attendance. The Auto-Wares Group of Companies is family owned and operates in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan with values focused on providing its customers automotive aftermarket part needs and exceptional customer service. Founded in 1976 with humble beginnings in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Auto-Wares has grown into a substantial distribution network specializing in extensive inventory, product knowledge and full-service programs. “We want to congratulate Patrick on winning this prestigious award from Auto-Wares,” said Roger McCollum, chairman and CEO of N.A. Williams. “Patrick does a tremendous job on behalf of Auto-Wares. We value our partnership with Auto-Wares and look forward to working together in 2022 to continue to help grow their business.” About N.A. Williams N.A. Williams Company is a leading manufacturers’ representative firm that provides sales, field training, call center services, and data analytics to the North American auto care and commercial vehicle industry. Founded in 1934, N.A. Williams is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with nine regional offices and over 130 associates. For more information, visit www.nawilliams.com .

ATLANTA, Georgia – July 2021 – Curt McDowell, vice president of e-commerce solutions for N.A. Williams, has been appointed to the board of directors of the California Automotive Wholesalers Association (CAWA) to establish an eCommerce Task Force. The appointment was made by Mike Mohler, chairman of the CAWA board.

ATLANTA, Georgia – March 2021 – FleetPride has honored Mike Boxler, strategic accounts, heavy duty for N.A. Williams, with its “Off-Highway Award” for 2020, which is presented to the best manufacturers’ rep agency.

ATLANTA, Georgia – March 2021 – Mike Dolmetsch has been named a regional sales manager for N.A. Williams. Dolmetsch has more than 10 years of automotive aftermarket experience with a strong background in traditional WD sales, retail account management and heavy duty.

ATLANTA, Georgia – March 2021 – Alex Goodemoot, regional manager for N.A. Williams, has been selected as a “World Class Technician.” This prestigious honor was bestowed upon Goodemoot by the Auto Care Association and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

ATLANTA, Georgia – Sept. 2020 – Danielle Sonnefeld, vice president of business development for N.A. Williams, was honored by Women in Auto Care (WiAC), a community of the Auto Care Association, as a recipient of a 2020 Women of the Year Award. Sonnefeld was selected as the “Auto Care Woman of Excellence” for 2020.

ATLANTA, Georgia – July 2020 – Stephen Dreier, regional manager, heavy duty for N.A. Williams, was recently awarded the 2019 Pusateri Award by Horton. The award is given in memory of Ross Pusateri Sr., founder of Pusateri Sales Inc., and recognizes a manufacturer’s representative with the highest percentage of annual sales growth of Horton products since the previous year.

ATLANTA, Georgia – June 2020 – To celebrate the selection of Danielle Sonnefeld as a member of the inaugural class of “Women at the Wheel,” N.A. Williams Company has made a donation to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) in her honor.