STAUNTON, Va. (Oct. 9, 2014) — Federated Auto Parts selected automotive aftermarket veteran Bob Resco as director of national accounts.
According to Federated, Mr. Resco began his 32-year aftermarket career in 1982 at Meineke Car Care Centers Inc., serving in various positions, including general manager, company-owned service centers. In 1999, he became director of national accounts for Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack, serving as the single point of contact for all national and regional account programs nationwide.
In 2002, Mr. Resco was named director of national accounts for Advance Auto Parts, Federated said, where he developed and executed national account strategy, increasing national account business during his tenure. From there, he joined General Parts Inc./CARQUEST, spending more than five years as vice president, national accounts.
“Bob has spent his career in the auto care industry and has an impressive track record of sales management success,” said Larry Pavey, president of Federated. “His knowledge and experience serving national accounts will be a real asset to our group. We know he will make a positive impact on the future of Federated by building and strengthening strategic partnerships between our members, customers and suppliers.”