(Sacramento, CA. - February 26, 2014) Terry Satchell of the Gates Corporation and Jeanette Lorenzo of NAME, Inc. have been elected the 2014 chair and vice chair respectively of the CAWA Manufacturers Advisory Council. The Council is an integral part of the Association and gives a manufacturing perspective on issues to the organization. "We are pleased that Terry and Jeanette have stepped forward to lead the Council this year, says Chair of the Board, Ron Aparicio of Motul USA. "They have given their energy and perspective over the years to the Association and we welcome their leadership to CAWA, its members and the automotive aftermarket industry", he continued. 

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. For more information, visit