JC Washbish named CEO of the Alliance

After taking over as president last year, JC Washbish has now also been named the chief executive officer of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance.

The company’s board of directors announced the move effective as of Jan. 1 of this year.

“We continue to be impressed with JC’s leadership, passion and drive, and we expect the same as president and CEO of the Alliance,” said Eli N. Futerman, chair of the Alliance Board of Directors and co-owner of Hahn Automotive Warehouse. “JC brings a strong vision and direction to our shareholder membership.”

Washbish becomes the third CEO in the history of the Alliance, following his father, John R. Washbish, who served from 2010 to 2024, and Richard “Dick” Morgan, who led the Alliance from 1994 to 2009. John R. Washbish will continue to serve the Alliance and its shareholders in an advisory capacity.

Todd Leimenstoll, Alliance Board Director and Secretary, as well as president and CEO of the Auto-Wares Group of Companies noted that “JC has proven to be a strong leader, facilitating industry collaboration, and is a forward thinker on how we can all work together to support the entire distribution channel.”

In his new role, Washbish will collaborate closely with all the Alliance’s shareholders and channel partners to drive business development and strengthen industry relations. All Alliance executive leadership teams, including those in information technology, sales and marketing, category management and finance, will continue to report to Washbish.

“The Alliance remains the premier independent distribution program group,” JC Washbish said in the announcement. “We are committed to fostering growth and innovation, expanding our reach, and continuing to provide exceptional value to our shareholders, channel partners, and customers. We have a talented, motivated team driven by our motto: ‘Service is the difference, we get it!’”

He joined the Alliance in 2016 as sales, marketing and brand manager. He was promoted to director of marketing in 2017 and to vice president of sales and marketing in 2019. Following his promotion to president, he helped shape the company’s strategic direction and growth.

Washbish holds a Juris Doctor from Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. He has earned his AAP designation from the University of the Aftermarket and is a graduate of Leadership 2.0. JC is also the 2024 recipient of the Northwood University Automotive Aftermarket Education Award.

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