2021
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Richard Beirne Honored with Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award
The Auto Care Association announced recently the recipients of its 2021 awards during the association’s Fall Leadership Days event in San Antonio, Texas. The Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award is annually given to an individual who demonstrates a passion…
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APH Names Richard Mattiussi Vice President of Stores
APH recently announced that Richard Mattiussi has been named vice president of stores, and will be joining the APH team on October 4th. He succeeds Jim Pascale, vice president of stores, who will remain on board until the end of…
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APH Raises $305,000 for Adults with Disabilities
APH’s annual fundraiser for adults with disabilities was recently held and all donations were once again matched by both APH and the Bartlett family, pushing this year’s amount to $305,000 and nine-year grand total to $1.5 million. The money raised…
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APH Names Kevin Mack Vice President of Merchandising; Rich Vierkant to Retire
APH recently announced that Kevin Mack has been named vice president of merchandising, effective August 30. He succeeds Rich Vierkant, vice president of merchandising, who will be retiring at the end of the year. Mack will report to APH’s COO,…
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APH Acquires Southern Minnesota Auto Supply
APH recently completed the acquisition of Southern Minnesota Auto Supply in Rochester, Minnesota. APH purchased the location from the Koblitz family. Since 1975, the Koblitz family has been taking care of automotive service and body shop customers in and around…
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Auto Value Wraps Up Alliance Takes the Hill VIP Sweepstakes
Auto Value wrapped up their Alliance Takes the Hill VIP promotional period, which officially ended November 30. Janesville Service Center from Janesville, Minnesota, was a grand prize winner named from APH’s network of Auto Value parts stores. The sweepstakes raked…
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Wiederhoeft Named Salesperson of the Year
APH named Tony Wiederhoeft as the recipient of the 2020 Auto Value Salesperson of the Year award. Wiederhoeft is an outside salesperson for the Auto Value parts stores located in Mankato and Waseca, Minnesota. He was recognized during a virtual…
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Hallsten Named Store Manager of the Year
APH named Aaron Hallsten as the recipient of the 2020 Auto Value Store Manager of the Year award. Hallsten is the manager of the Duluth West Auto Value parts and paint stores. He was recognized during a virtual awards banquet…
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Balk Named Impact Player of the Year
APH named Mandy Balk as the recipient of the 2020 Auto Value Impact Player of the Year award. Balk is the manager of the Thorp Auto Value parts store. She was recognized during a virtual awards banquet at APH’s annual…
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Egeland Named Counterperson of the Year
APH named Wayne Egeland as the recipient of the 2020 Auto Value Counterperson of the Year award. Egeland is a counterperson for the Grafton Auto Value parts store. He was recognized during a virtual awards banquet at APH’s annual Winter…