“The most important thing about AAIA is that you get an opportunity to really see what’s going on outside of your own group.  To be involved in the industry.  To understand legislation and issues that are coming forward that affect all of us, no matter what program group we belong to."
- Bill Maggs, President, National Pronto Association

“AAIA provides the ideal forum to connect industry leaders in an open environment, to discuss challenges and opportunities that impact our business.”

-Robert Egan, AAP, Chairman of the AAIA BOD for 2010-2011
VP, Customer Relations, Global Aftermarket, Federal-Mogul Corp.

“Being involved with the association has opened up a lot of opportunities for me. First, as a committee member, I have been able to contribute to the good of the industry. Second, the opportunity to build relationships with industry leaders has been invaluable to my career. Third, as a former trade media publisher and editorial director, I have had the pleasure of working with AAIA’s top leaders and staff on several partnership projects, including the AAPEX Demo Theater. And last, but certainly not least, is the opportunity to work with AAIA in my new role at Northwood; the association is a staunch supporter of the university and assists us in many ways in our pursuit to educate the next generation of aftermarket leaders."

-Larry Silvey, Chair, Automotive Aftermarket Management Program Northwood University

“In my time working with AAIA, I have been extremely pleased with the professionalism of the industry’s best think tank. AAIA is in tune with its members and has integrated the industry to one single voice with the ability to face major issues head on. For example, in terms of the Right to Repair Act, AAIA’s work in lobbying has made this message really resonate. It’s very important that the government realizes how its passing can affect the industry; a huge employer in the economy.”

--John Quirk, President/CEO, VIP Parts, Tires & Service

“Sharing information that enables us to benchmark ourselves compared to others in our business has been a great benefit of being an AAIA member. But, even more valuable is the interaction with our peers that allows candid discussion on common issues in a noncompetitive environment.”
-Frederick ‘Rick’ Thul, Jr., President/CEO, Thul Auto Parts, Inc.
(Member since 1918)

“The friendships I have cultivated with my peers in the aftermarket are the greatest reward  of my AAIA involvement.   I have found that regardless of what company or product you represent, everyone in the association is working toward the same goal – making the aftermarket a more robust, profitable and respectable industry.”

-Bill Hanvey, Director of Business Development, Schaeffler Group USA, Inc.