(Sacramento, CA - July 2, 2019)  
At their June leadership meeting, the CAWA Board of Directors elected Young Suhr, Jr. of APW Knox-Seeman Warehouse as their 2020 Secretary to the Board of Directors. After joining the family business in 2008, Mr. Suhr sees everyday as an opportunity to grow APW and the industry itself. He also sits on the Board of Directors of the National Pronto Association and understands the importance of being a part of something bigger. 

"I am very pleased that Young was willing to serve and give back to the industry that has treated both our families so well - he is exactly the type of leader that CAWA needs to thrive in the 21st century", commented Dan Hanson Jr. of Hanson Distributing Company and the Chair of CAWA's Board of Directors upon Mr. Suhr's election. 

"CAWA is critical to our industry. I am happy to know that I will be learning more from the Association's leadership and so thankful to the Board of Directors for nominating me and accepting me to this position. I'll look forward to participating and contributing to assure CAWA promotes and protects our industry", commented Mr. Suhr as the newest member of officers to the Board of Directors.

About CAWA

CAWA is an automotive aftermarket trade association, which represents auto parts jobbers, retailers, warehouse distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives and program groups. The Association provides educational, legislative 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
President & CEO
CAWA - Representing the Automotive Parts Industry
4030 Lennane Drive, Sacramento, CA. 95834
800.332.2292, ext. 1
 

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