ACA taps Hanvey as president, CEO

BETHESDA, Md. (Oct. 29, 2015) — The Auto Care Association has appointed Bill Hanvey as president and CEO, succeeding Kathleen Schmatz, who is retiring at year-end after leading the association for 14 years.

Mr. Hanvey, who will assume responsibilities Dec. 1, is senior vice president of programs and member services at the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA).

“In his new role as chief executive, Bill will be responsible for leading the association at this critical time, as the industry evolves and is witnessing rapid advances in technology, globalization and the reshaping of many traditional industry business models,” said ACA Chairman Rick Jago.

Prior to joining the AASA in 2012, Mr. Hanvey was vice president of sales and marketing for auto parts manufacturer Schaeffler Group. His also was vice president of marketing for Dorman Products and sales and marketing positions with FleetPride and Tenneco Automotive.

“We are an industry undergoing tremendous transformation and I look forward to leading the association in providing the global business intelligence, collaboration and advocacy to ensure our members' success,” said Mr. Hanvey.

“The ultimate right for the consumer to not only choose where to have their vehicle serviced and repaired, but to determine who has access to the data communicated from their vehicle via telematics, is the cornerstone of the independent auto care industry and we must preserve that," he said.

"We are fortunate to have extremely talented people with diverse skills in our industry and their engagement in the association will be instrumental to our attainment of these goals now and in the future.”

The ACA has more than 3,000 member companies that represent about 150,000 independent automotive businesses that manufacture, distribute and sell motor vehicle parts, accessories, tools, equipment, materials and supplies, and perform vehicle service and repair.