United States. The board of directors of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance appointed JC Washbish as president effective January 1.
As president, Washbish leads the head office and its executive staff, as well as members of Alliance's shareholders.
"We look forward to JC's leadership as he assumes his new responsibilities as president of the Alliance," said Eli N. Futerman, chairman of the Alliance's board of directors and co-owner of Hahn Automotive Warehouse.
"JC brings youth, enthusiasm and vision to our shareholders as our new leader," he added.
Washbish joined Alliance in 2016 as a sales, marketing, and brand manager, with initial responsibilities that included advertising, promotions, and sales activity support. In 2017, he was promoted to Chief Marketing Officer, and in 2019, he was promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
"We are excited to have JC lead the Alliance," said Corey Bartlett, treasurer of the Alliance board of directors and CEO of Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc.
"Alliance's board of directors has always been very strategic about Alliance's long-term future and the continued success of its shareholders. This strategic focus on the future of the Alliance led us to JC eight years ago. The future is bright for the Alliance," he said.
Now, as president, Washbish will work directly with the Alliance's board of directors on organizational directives, business development and industry relations.
All departments and their executive leadership, including information technology, sales and marketing, category management and finance, will report to JC, who will lead the initiatives and goals of the All headquarters.
"Alliance will continue to be a driving force in the independent aftermarket," Washbish said. "Our members are progressive, forward-thinking, and eager to expand the Alliance's influence throughout North America. We have the best team and work with the best channel partners in the industry. We look forward to continued growth."
Washbish holds a juris doctorate from Ava Maria College of Law in Naples, Florida, and a bachelor's degree in history from Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. He also received his AAP designation from the University of the Aftermarket and graduated in Leadership 2.0.
Prior to joining the Alliance, Washbish was an account executive at Niterra North America, Inc. (formerly NGK Spark Plugs U.S.A.), where he was responsible for several major retail accounts, as well as servicing all accounts in the Caribbean market.
JC and his wife, along with their seven children, have lived in San Antonio since 2016.
JC Washbish will report directly to John R. Washbish, Chief Executive Officer, and the Alliance Board of Directors.
