The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) was founded October 24, 1941 by R. A. Van Alen and Harry Lester in Los Angeles. At the first association convention in 1947 Harry Lester was still president, and attendance was roughly 50 people. Over the past 50+ years membership has grown to over 1800 member companies worldwide. Convention attendance exceeds 3,000 people with over 200 exhibit booths.

At the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association, individuals make the difference. Success depends upon a strong member focus, quality service and continuous improvement by volunteers and staff members who show integrity, caring and initiative.

Our business goes beyond simply meeting member needs. We work together to reach across job responsibilities, titles and organizational structure in order to share information and expertise. Teamwork brings out the best in APRA.

How we serve our members is crucial. Each of us enhances relationships with those we serve by being prompt, accurate, professional and by adding a personal touch. When problems arise, we turn them into opportunities to provide exceptional service.

We always look for ways to improve. We encourage innovative thinking to find new sources of income, to control costs, to enhance member service quality and to work more efficiently.

We value diversity among our volunteer members. They come from small, medium and large firms. They come from a variety of job backgrounds. They come from different product line perspectives and are either in the automotive or heavy duty business or both. They also come from different parts of the world. Some are rebuilders and some are suppliers, but they all work toward the success of our rebuilding industry.

As a result of this diversity, we encourage an environment where each individual can make a difference in the success of APRA. While the forces of change have never been stronger, our opportunities, have never been greater.

APRA 2007-08 Executive Committee
Chairman: Peter Bain, Rand Premium Electronics
First Vice Chairman: Sandra Galvin Standley, Power Brake Sales
Second Vice Chairman: George Davis, World Wide Automotive, Inc.
Treasurer: Gary Phillips, Reliable Transmission
Acting Secretary: Paul Schuck, Undercar Express
Immediate Past Chairman: Paul Schuck, Undercar Express
Past Chairman: Mike Hill, Precision Rebuilders, Inc. 
Manufacturer Supplier Representative to the Executive Committee: Jerry Mariam, Quality Equipment Sales
Chairman, Past Chairman's Committee: Mike Droullard

Product Board of Directors
Air Conditioning Division: Bill Peake, B & T, Div. of Champion Parts, Inc.
Brake Systems Division: Paul Schuck, Undercar Express
Clutch Division: Jim Gale, Pacific Clutch & Brake
Core Suppliers Advisory Council: Tom Jackson, Rebuilders Automotive Supply
Electrical Division: Dennis Jacinto, Lester Catalog
Electronics & Mechatronics Division: Fernand Weiland, FJW Consulting
European Division: Fernand Weiland, APRA Europe
Heavy Duty Brake Division: Kevin McIntyre, Walker Air Brakes
Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group (HDRG): Mike Hill, Precision Rebuilders, Inc.
Heavy Duty Transmission, Driveline & Axle Division: Gary Phillips, Reliable Transmission
Volume Transmission and Drivetrain Division: Craig Leuck, Jasper Transmission Exchange

Additional APRA Supported Websites

AutoElectricPro.com
 

Heavy Duty Remanufacturers Group

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