Art Fisher Award for Excellence in Education Awarded to Corey Bartlett

Corey Bartlett and Young Suhr

The Art Fisher Award recognizes an aftermarket company or individual with an outstanding commitment to education and training. Named for former AWDA Chairman Art Fisher, it provides scholarships in the winner’s name to two students in Northwood University’s automotive aftermarket management program. AWDA Vice Chair Young Suhr presented the award.

Corey Bartlett has prioritized education throughout his career at APH. Within his first 10 years, he reorganized staff and expanded employee training. He completed the University of the Aftermarket’s Leadership 2010 program and earned Automotive Aftermarket Professional and Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional designations in 2002 and 2009.

“Corey has shown incredible initiative in supporting training and continuing education,” said John R. Washbish, president and CEO, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. “Through his leadership roles and example, he has consistently improved the education and standards of his staff, the Alliance, and the industry as a whole.”

As CEO, Bartlett and his managers developed a 101-level course to help employees understand APH’s expansion into medium-duty, heavy-duty and agricultural segments. A partnership with a local technical college added hands-on experience, with nearly 100% participation among the company’s 1,200 employees. Corey also helped oversee the Alliance scholarship program and create its Technician of the Year program.

His industry service includes chairing the AWDA Board of Governors, mentoring through the Young Auto Care Networking Group and supporting the Auto Care Political Action Committee. He was the 2017 AWDA Pursuit of Excellence honoree and supports WACOSA and other local nonprofits.

Source: Auto Care Association