(Sacramento, CA. - December 29, 2016)   CAWA Chair of the Board, Greg Livingston of All Trade Tools, has appointed Michael Rukov of the Continental Corporation - VDO to the Association's Manufacturers' Advisory Council (MAC). When Chair Livingston announced the appointment he commented, "We are pleased to welcome Mr. Rukov to our leadership team not only representing a good member in Continental but also as the co-founder of the Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG). His commitment to get further involved in the Association is well received and we look forward to his participation and contributions to CAWA and the auto care industry out west".

Currently, Mr. Rukov serves as the Western Regional Sales Manager for Continental Corporation and before that held key management positions with One Stop Parts Source in southern California. He is an active participant with the Auto Care Association and the YANG Group. Mr. Rukov has received recognition for his commitment to the industry by receiving the Impact Award: Four for the Future and is currently pursuing his Executive MBA through the DeVos School of Business after having received his bachelor's degree in Economics and Organizational Studies from the Claremont Pitzer College.

CAWA is a regional automotive aftermarket trade association, which represents auto parts jobbers, warehouse distributors, retailers, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives and program groups. The Association provides education, legislative, regulatory and business support to the industry and its membership. It is one of the largest trade associations of its kind in the United States and recognized as a leader in the automotive aftermarket industry.

Contact:
Rodney Pierini 
CAWA President & CEO 
  [email protected]
 

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