About Us

The Automotive Aftermarket Association of the Mid-South dba NYSAAA, AAAMS dba NYSAAA (formerly N.C. Automotive Wholesalers Association, Automotive Parts Association of the Carolinas and Automotive Aftermarket Association of the Carolinas & Tennessee), was chartered in 1952 as a non-profit corporation.

We strive to earn our members’ trust and good will daily! We want their membership in AAAMS dba NYSAAA to be one of the best investments they ever make for their company by delivering:

• Timely information that is Industry-Specific
• Notification Legal Issues that have impact on the cost of doing business
• Updates on Legislative and Regulatory Activities impacting your business
• Pertinent Educational Programs and management & leadership seminars
• Advocating against costly government regulations and unfair business practices
• Market Research from trusted resources to more accurately plot your business’ future
• Electronic Commerce Solutions to help capitalize on emerging technologies
• A network of Preferred Vendors providing a vast array of products priced for AAAMS dba NYSAAA Members

We are facing many challenges, from the economy to health care reform, but you can be assured that the Association is still very strong and is doing everything possible to represent our members in an effort to give you the tools for your business to survive.

To paraphrase Chuck Davis as to the importance of a State Association;

√ It is in your state where you are engaged in business
√ It is in your state where most of your tax problems are centered
√ It is in your state where insurance regulations are enforced
√ It is in your state where you experience the impact ($) of direct competition
√ It is in your state where both your family and business family live

AAAMS dba NYSAAA Board of Directors

President

President - Rich Blose (Affiliate), Interstate Batteries, Monroeville, PA

Vice-President

Vice President - Nat Walker (District 3), Walker Auto & Truck, Raleigh, NC

Treasurer

Treasurer - Ron White (Affiliate), Duragloss Appearance Products, Burlington, NC

Secretary

Secretary - Randy Lisk (Staff), AAAMS, Inc. dba NYSAAA, Raleigh, NC

Immediate Past President

Immediate Past President - Tim Jones (District 5), Tim's Auto Parts, Sylva, NC

Director (Dist. 1)

Richard Gerard, Jr., Piston Ring & Machine Company, Washington, NC

Director (Dist. 2)

Max Miller, Miller Parts & Paint, Newton Grove, NC

Director (Dist. 3)

Nat Walker, Walker Auto & Truck, Raleigh, NC, 919-833-7381

Director (Dist. 4)

Scott Winchester, Battery Service, Inc., Charlotte, NC

Director (Dist. 6)

Doug Moore, Superior Parts Company, Pickens, SC

Director (Dist. 8)

Monty Hightower, Wholesale Parts, Inc., Chase City, VA

Director (At-Large WD)

Dan Guzik, NAPA AUTO PARTS, High Point, NC

Director (At-Large WD)

Danny Wusterbarth, Advance/CARQUEST AUTO PARTS, China Grove, NC

Director (New York)

Fred Forsythe, Jr., Forsythe Motor Parts, Syracuse, NY

Director (New York)

Mark Oswald, Standard Motor Parts, Nassau, NY