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N.A. Williams Announces Leadership Changes

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 17:07:36 GMT

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.”

PATRICK MULROONEY NAMED REP OF THE YEAR BY AUTO-WARES

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 21:40:50 GMT

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 .

CURT MCDOWELL NAMED TO CAWA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:54:21 GMT

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.

“Curt comes to CAWA leadership with a diverse background in technology, sales, process engineering and management,” said Mohler. “We will look forward to his participation and contributions as a member of the board and in assisting CAWA to achieve its goals as an effective automotive aftermarket industry organization.”

McDowell has over 30 years of business development, sales, account management, process engineering, IT, and management experience. He has worked with global partners and cross functional teams to design and deploy supply chain processes that significantly reduced both delivery times and capital expenditures in both the automotive and consumer electronics fields. With over 25 years of business-to-business and business-to-consumer e-commerce experience, McDowell led programs that deployed global enterprise e-commerce solutions for Hughes Aircraft, General Motors and Royal Dutch Shell which involved many suppliers and global ERP solutions.

At ChannelAdvisor, Inc., McDowell applied his business development, sales, and supply chain experience to help build a network of strategic global partners to facilitate the listing, selling, and fulfillment of automotive parts and accessories making automotive one of ChannelAdvisor’s largest categories. He also managed the global partner and category management team at ChannelAdvisor to improve strategic partnerships at the category level to optimize the company’s ability to help retailers sell online.

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 six satellite offices and over one hundred associates. For more information, visit www.nawilliams.com .

FLEETPRIDE PRESENTS MIKE BOXLER ITS OFF-HIGHWAY AWARD

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 20:40:22 GMT

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.

“Mike did an outstanding job on behalf of FleetPride last year and we congratulate him on this prestigious recognition,” said Wayne K. McKitrick, heavy duty vice president, sales for N.A. Williams. “Mike was honored for his efforts in helping FleetPride with a variety of programs as well as helping them grow their business. We have a excellent partnership with FleetPride and one of the main reasons is the great relationship Mike has developed with the team at FleetPride.”

The award presented to Boxler and N.A. Williams stated: “Manufacturers’ rep agencies play a critical role in our industry, translating business needs to manufacturers and product opportunities to distributors. This award is given to a business partner who has driven significant growth by effectively triangulating needs, opportunities and realities.”

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 six satellite offices and over one hundred associates. For more information, visit www.nawilliams.com .

MIKE DOLMETSCH NAMED REGIONAL SALES MANAGER FOR NA WILLIAMS

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:51:24 GMT

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.

“Mike is a great addition to our Midwest sales team,” said John Bender, vice president, traditional automotive for N.A. Williams. “He will have responsibility for farm and agriculture stores and specialty markets in the Great Lakes and Midwestern states. Mike will also assist with strategic projects involving our traditional WD customers and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to a variety of market channels that we serve.”

Prior to joining N.A. Williams, Dolmetsch was the executive director of sales – traditional aftermarket for the First Brands Group/Trico Group. He also was a territory sales manager and a heavy-duty sales manager with Trico Products. Dolmetsch started his career working for his father as a manufacturer’s rep, covering Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Wisconsin.

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 six satellite offices and over one hundred associates. For more information, visit www.nawilliams.com .

ALEX GOODEMOOT OF NA WILLIAMS SELECTED AS WORLD CLASS TECHNICIAN

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:48:45 GMT

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).

“We want to congratulate Alex on this incredible honor,” said Chris Williams, president of N.A. Williams. “This is a remarkable achievement and it shows how dedicated Alex is to being the best of the best. Alex’s background as a technician has really resonated with our customers and his dedication to continuing to learn and grow is a great asset to everyone at N.A. Williams.”

The Auto Care Association and ASE work together to recognize professional technicians who have tested and obtained ASE certification in 22 specialty areas to earn “World Class Technician” status. There are an estimated 879,000 technicians in the United States and approximately 250,000 of those techs are ASE certified. Goodemoot was one of only 42 individuals to earn “World Class Technician” recognition for 2021.

Goodemoot grew up in the industry, spending most of his childhood in his family’s CARQUEST store. Throughout his 20’s, he worked in multiple repair facilities as both a technician and manager, sharpening his skills as a technician. He has worked at every level from the jobber store, warehouse, installer and manufacturer.

He holds ASE Master Certifications as an automobile technician, medium/heavy duty technician, collision technician and under car specialist, along with advanced level L1 and L2 certifications.

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 six satellite offices and over one hundred associates. For more information, visit www.nawilliams.com .

DANIELLE SONNEFELD HONORED WITH AUTO CARE WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE AWARD BY WOMEN IN AUTO CARE

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 20:37:17 GMT

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.

“The auto care industry is a family, which makes receiving this award even more meaningful,” said Sonnefeld. “I am so honored to be recognized.”

Sonnefeld started with N.A. Williams in 2010 as the director of marketing. She is very active in the auto care industry and has spent the last 10 years on the scholarship committee for Women in Auto Care. Recently, she also became the co-chair of the scholarship committee for the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, which gave out more than $557,000 in scholarships in 2019. Sonnefeld is very passionate about the industry and volunteers her time to encourage, promote and support the next generation of leaders. She has been a member of Women in Auto Care since 2010 and served on its executive board from 2017-2020.

“The Women of the Year Awards honor three female leaders who have made a significant contribution in the auto care community,” said Olivia Newton, chair, Women in Auto Care. “This year we are thrilled to recognize our outstanding winners in a new digital format as we continue to showcase the tremendous impact women are making in our industry.”

The three recipients of the Women of the Year Awards will be recognized at the virtual Women in Auto Care awards ceremony during the Virtual AAPEX Experience on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. ET and during Women in Auto Care 2021 events.

HORTON PRESENTS PUSATERI AWARD TO STEPHEN DREIER OF N.A. WILLIAMS

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 20:31:55 GMT

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.

“We want to congratulate Stephen on winning the prestigious Pusateri Award,” said Wayne McKitrick, heavy duty vice president of sales for N.A. Williams. “Stephen’s strong customer relationships and product knowledge were instrumental in achieving share gain for Horton against very tough market conditions. This annual award is the highest recognition of sales effort given by Horton and it is the second time in his career with Horton that Stephen has earned this honor.”

Founded in 1951, Horton originally focused on manufacturing industrial clutches. In the 1960s, Horton applied its clutch expertise to the cooling of on-highway and off-highway vehicles and later convinced truck manufacturers that they could save fuel during the energy crisis of the 1970s by installing engine cooling fan drives on their vehicles. By the 1980s, Horton fan drives were standard equipment for major truck OEMs.

N.A. WILLIAMS HONORS “WOMAN AT THE WHEEL” DANIELLE SONNEFELD WITH DONATION TO UNIVERSITY OF THE AFTERMARKET FOUNDATION

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 15:43:53 GMT

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.

“We are very proud to make this donation to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation to celebrate Danielle and all of the ‘women at the wheel,’” said Roger McCollum, chairman and CEO of N.A. Williams. “Not only has Danielle helped our customers grow their businesses in her role at N.A. Williams, but she is an enthusiastic industry education advocate. Her work on behalf of the Women in Auto Care and UAF scholarship programs has made a big difference in lives of young women and men pursuing careers in our industry.”

Sonnefeld joined N.A. Williams in 2010 and serves as the company’s vice president of business development. She is active in the auto care industry and represents Women in Auto Care on the University of the Aftermarket Foundation board of trustees. She also serves as co-chair of the UAF scholarship committee, managing the scholarship program and overseeing teams of industry volunteers that evaluate and select the recipients. In 2019, UAF awarded more than $557,000 in scholarships and is currently reviewing applications for the 2020-21 academic year.

The mission of “Women at the Wheel” is to recognize women who are leading, influencing and thriving in what historically has been a male-dominated field. Babcox Media opened the nomination process to women who work at all levels of the aftermarket, “from the boardroom to the breakroom.”

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 six satellite offices and over one hundred associates. For more information, visit www.nawilliams.com .

N.A. WILLIAMS AUTOZONE TEAM VOLUNTEERING AT MID-SOUTH FOOD BANK IN MEMPHIS

Mon, 18 May 2020 21:58:12 GMT

ATLANTA, Georgia –May 2020 – The N.A. Williams’ team that works with AutoZone in Memphis usually holds a weekly team-building staff activity. However, in these unprecedented times, the activity has taken on new meaning as the N.A. Williams group is helping out at the Mid-South Food Bank in Memphis.

“The local closures have put a real strain on the fight against hunger in Memphis,” said Michael Ray, vice president, AutoZone for N.A. Williams. “Thousands of people in the greater Memphis area depend on school-provided food, local non-profits, soup kitchens or shelters for food each day. With these places closed, the Mid-South Food Bank came up with a program called Mobile Pantry where purchased and donated food can be distributed in various outdoor locations throughout the city.”

Ray and his fellow N.A. Williams associates have started working at a Memphis location every week that loads 500 vehicles with food. There are five locations that distribute food daily throughout Memphis, with the amount of food distributed based on the size of each family.

“The need is not going away anytime soon, so we plan on doing this as a team every Wednesday,” said Ray. “We will do this every week until the need is no longer.”

For more information about the Mid-South Food Bank or to make a donation, visit www.midsouthfoodbank.org/coronavirus-response

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 six satellite offices and over one hundred associates. For more information, visit www.nawilliams.com .

DANIELLE SONNEFELD NAMED TO INAUGURAL CLASS OF WOMEN AT THE WHEEL

Mon, 18 May 2020 15:39:54 GMT

ATLANTA, Georgia –May 2020 – Danielle Sonnefeld, vice president of business development for N.A. Williams, was honored as a member of the inaugural class of “Women at the Wheel” as chosen by the editors of Babcox Media and featured in the May issue of Aftermarket News magazine.

The mission of “Women at the Wheel” is to recognize women who are leading, influencing and thriving in what historically has been a male-dominated field. Babcox opened the nomination process to women who work at all levels of the aftermarket, “from the boardroom to the breakroom.”

“Being an active contributor in your business is obviously very important, but figuring out how to be an active contributor to the industry as a whole is really where I get a lot of fulfillment in my career,” said Sonnefeld.

“Being an active member of Women in Auto Care for the past 10 years, I’ve been a part of our scholarship committee and we’ve really grown the number of scholarships we give out to women who are wanting to join our industry,” says Sonnefeld. “We’re all really fortunate to work for a great industry that acts like a big family. We take care of each other and that’s pretty unique.”

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 six satellite offices and over one hundred associates. For more information, visit www.nawilliams.com .

MIKE WAMSLEY NAMED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YEAR BY MAHLE

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 21:26:12 GMT

ATLANTA, Georgia – Feb 2020 – Michael Wamsley, regional manager for N.A. Williams, was recognized with the “Spirit of MAHLE Award” at the annual MAHLE national sales meeting held earlier this month in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The award honors MAHLE’S “Rep of the Year” for 2019. The award was presented to Wamsley by John Douglas, president of MAHLE as well as Jerry Starling, national sales manager and Jim Kahut, business development director.

The Spirit of MAHLE Award is presented to the MAHLE employee or agent that represents all of the intangibles of what a MAHLE representative should be: work ethic, determination and the willingness to go above and beyond to reflect MAHLE in the most positive way.

This is the second-consecutive year that a N.A. Williams has been awarded this prestigious honor. Last year, Brad Johnson was named the MAHLE “Rep of the Year” for 2018.

“We want to thank our partners at MAHLE for awarding one of our regional managers with the ‘Spirit of MAHLE Award’ for the second year in a row,” said John Bender, vice president of traditional sales for N.A. Williams. “We want to congratulate Mike for his hard work and dedication to the MAHLE account. We get great feedback from the MAHLE team on Mike’s contributions to MAHLE’s success so we know this award is well-deserved.”

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 six satellite offices and over one hundred associates. For more information, visit www.nawilliams.com .

MICHAEL WAMSLEY NAMED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YEAR BY TIMKEN

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 21:24:08 GMT

ATLANTA, Georgia – Nov. 2019 – Michael Wamsley, regional manager for N.A. Williams, has been named “Representative of the Year” by the Timken Company. Timken, a global leader in bearings and power transmission products, honored Wamsley for his strong work ethic that resulted in successful new business for Timken.

Timken recognized its manufacturers’ sales representatives for their outstanding service in 2019 with Automotive Aftermarket Manufacturers Representative Awards. Timken presented the awards to the winners at the start of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas.

“Michael goes above and beyond the expectations of Timken and his customers,” said Brett Blauner, national sales manager for the automotive aftermarket for Timken. “We appreciate his support and the great relationships he has formed.”

About N.A. Williams
N.A. Williams Company is a leading manufacturers’ representative firm that provides sales, marketing, research, training, call center, and merchandising services to the North American auto care and commercial vehicle industry. The firm serves manufacturers, retailers and distributors of automotive & heavy duty replacement parts, chemicals, accessories, tools and equipment. Founded in 1934, N.A. Williams is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with six satellite offices and over one hundred associates. For more information, visit www.nawilliams.com .

8 GOOD REASONS FOR SELLING THROUGH REPS

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 20:17:24 GMT

Roger McCollum, N.A. Williams Chairman and CEO: “While doing research for a talk I gave recently about the Rep business, I came across this terrific list in a book published nearly 20 years ago, Selling Through Independent Reps. This list is as relevant today as it was then, and I share it now with our manufacturer and supplier partners and friends as a reminder that selling through reps is just good business!”

1.You can’t afford enough direct people to give the intensive coverage you need.

If your sales volume is under $75 million, you probably don’t have the resources to support a sales force big enough to do the job. Your objective, remember, is a sales organization that develops closeness to customers. Because that means spending a lot of time with them, you need an adequate number of people.

2.Your profit centers or markets are diverse and require different sales skills.

Reps are, by their very nature, specialists in certain markets and with certain major customers. When you have a diverse market profile, you can develop a network of parallel reps geared to specific market needs. This approach can be powerfully effective. The right rep will have industry/market-dedicated sales people with the experience and knowledge to help you grow and find new opportunities.

3.Your product line is limited.

Sales representatives have scale with their customers by representing multiple and compatible product lines. Regardless if your product has large volume with each customer, the best reps will have a true partnership with the buyer and will provide focus on your products.

4.You have modest financial means.

In addition to variable expense and a more favorable cash flow, there is a third financial advantage to using reps. It is balance sheet management, a particularly important advantage for manufacturers who are in markets requiring local services, inventory and value-added support. Fixed investments by reps improve your balance sheet.

5.Your customers want local representation.

Customers frequently show a preference for local representatives. Unless you can afford the investment of direct sales people in every key trading area in the country, reps may be the way to go. Having a local agency rep that your client can meet with on a regular basis gives you a competitive advantage and your customer a trusted advisor.

6.Your direct team is struggling with a channel that’s not their primary focus.

Typically, corporate sales forces are shared by internal factory divisions, but they have a primary market thrust that almost totally consumes the time and effort of the sales personnel. If a certain division does not fit this primary thrust, that division faces a tremendous obstacle to growth. It would be much better off withdrawing from the corporate sales force and establishing its own sales channel with independent reps. Sales agencies often have channel teams with customer specific expertise that can provide deeper coverage.

7.You need fast entrée to a new market.

Many manufacturers stumble when trying to use their existing sales force to penetrate a new market. Not having contacts or familiarity with the market becomes a major roadblock and frequently sales people return to historical patterns as soon as corporate pressure to call on the new market abates. It is typically easier and more productive to recruit a parallel network of reps who are specialists in that market. A hybrid model of both direct and independent reps can help you enter new markets quickly, effectively, and without disruption to existing business.

8.You struggle to retain top performers.

If you’re typical among manufacturers, you’ll have a rather high turnover of sales personnel. This disruption of continuity minimizes your ability to maintain maximum penetration you’re your key customers. In contrast to the mindset of many in a direct organization, a reps whole professional life is focused on selling to a given set of customers or to a specific customer over the long haul. Independent reps are committed to selling as a career, rather than using their position as a stepping stone. And, they generally have higher compensation levels to incentivize them to stick around. All those things create tenure and trust with your customers, which translates into a competitive advantage for you.

N.A. WILLIAMS PROMOTES MAX GAGNIER TO ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 22:58:12 GMT

ATLANTA, Georgia – Jan. 2019 – Max Gagnier has been promoted to account executive for N.A. Williams, it was announced by Roger McCollum, chairman and CEO of N.A. Williams.

In his new role, Gagnier will work with the N.A. Williams team to support the NAPA Balkamp division, managing the day-to-day activities and relationships between NAPA Balkamp and the suppliers represented by N.A. Williams. He will be responsible for a wide variety of supplier categories, including tools and equipment, chemicals/commodities and retail.

Gagnier began his N.A. Williams career in January 2017 as a district sales manager and member of the electrical and engine systems sales team, working out of the NAPA Atlanta distribution center. Prior to joining at N.A. Williams, Gagnier was a business development representative for Torchlite Marketing in Indianapolis. A graduate of Butler University in Indianapolis, he earned a bachelor degree in finance from the Lacy School of Business.

“We want to congratulate Max on this well-deserved promotion,” said McCollum. “Max has become an integral part of the N.A. Williams team and is well-respected by our customers and manufacturing partners as well as his peers. I am confident Max will excel in his new role of account executive.”

About N.A. Williams
N.A. Williams Company is a leading manufacturers’ representative firm that provides sales, marketing, consulting, research, training, call center, and merchandising services to the North American auto care and commercial vehicle industry. The firm serves manufacturers, retailers and distributors of automotive & heavy duty replacement parts, chemicals, accessories, tools and equipment. Founded in 1934, N.A. Williams is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with six satellite offices and over one hundred associates.

STONE TRUCK PARTS NAMES N.A. WILLIAMS VENDOR OF THE YEAR

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:58:12 GMT

ATLANTA, Georgia – Jan. 2019 – Stone Truck Parts has selected N.A. Williams as its 2018 Vendor of the Year. The award was presented earlier this month to Joey Taylor, regional manager, heavy duty for N.A. Williams at the Stone Truck Parts vendor show in Wilmington, North Carolina.

N.A. Williams received the Vendor of the Year award for its outstanding results of bringing together and successfully managing a wide group of top vendors and helping Stone Truck Parts grow its business in 2018.

“This award was overwhelmingly a result of Joey Taylor’s day-to-day management of the Stone Truck Parts accounts as well as his interactions with the Stone team and the supplying manufacturers we represent,” said Wayne McKitrick, vice president of sales, heavy duty for N.A. Williams. “The list of compliments we received about Joey was quite extensive and we thank him for his exceptional work on behalf of Stone Truck Parts.

“We also want to recognize Mike Boxler for a job well done. Mike is a valuable source of support and information, and his increased interaction with the Stone team was instrumental in N.A. Williams earning this award. We are very fortunate to work with such a fine organization as Stone Truck Parts and are very proud to receive this prestigious honor.”