BNET Industries

Market Cap:$3.8B
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$4.8B
  • Public
  • US
Dow Jones Description

We primarily operate within the United States automotive aftermarket industry, which includes replacement parts (excluding tires), accessories, maintenance items, batteries and automotive chemicals for cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, vans, minivans and sport utility vehicles). We currently are the second largest specialty retailer of automotive parts, accessories and maintenance items to "do-it-yourself," or DIY, and Commercial customers in the United States, based on sales. Our Commercial customers consist of both walk-in and delivery customers. For delivery sales, we utilize our Commercial delivery fleet to deliver product from our store locations to our Commercial customers' place of business, including independent garages, service stations and auto dealers. At July 18, 2009, we operated a total of 3,407 stores. We operate in two reportable segments: Advance Auto Parts, or AAP, and Autopart International, Inc., or AI. The AAP segment is comprised of our store operations within the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands which operate under the trade names "Advance Auto Parts," "Advance Discount Auto Parts" and "Western Auto." At July 18, 2009, we operated 3,265 stores in the AAP segment, of which 3,237 stores operated under the trade names "Advance Auto Parts" and "Advance Discount Auto Parts" throughout 39 states in the Northeastern, Southeastern and Midwestern regions of the United States. ...

President and Chief Executive Officer
Darren R. Jackson
Number of Employees 27,396
Contact Information

5673 Airport Rd NW

Roanoke, Virginia 24012-1119

advanceautopart...

(540) 362-4911

NAICS Code Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores: 441310

Recent Events

  • Advance Auto Parts Elects Frances Frei to Its Board of Directors

    12/10/09 - Board Member - Entering - View Story

  • FBR Research Downgrades Advance Auto Parts (AAP) to Underperform; Commercial Productivity is Slowing

    12/07/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • Stocks Modestly Higher In Mid-Morning Trading - U.S. Commentary

    12/07/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • Upgrades & Downgrades: Sun Shines on Solar Stocks

    12/07/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • The Bump in the Road at Advance Auto Parts

    12/07/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • Ahead of the Bell: Advance Auto Parts downgraded

    12/07/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • SPSS Names Winners of Insight Awards

    11/22/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story

  • Advance Auto Parts Raises over $3.8 Million in 2009 Campaign in Support of Diabetes Research,...

    11/19/09 - New Investment - View Story

  • Advance Auto Parts opens new store

    11/18/09 - Planned Site Openings - View Story

  • IBM® SPSS® Customers Honored for Innovative Use of Predictive Analytics

    11/16/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story

  • Goldman Sachs Downgrades Advance Auto Parts Inc. (AAP) to Neutral

    11/13/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • Advance Auto Parts Q3 Profit Rises

    11/11/09 - Site Opening - View Story

  • 3Com, AMD, Dow Chemical Rise

    11/13/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Daily State of the Markets: Of Banks, Bucks, and Buffett

    11/03/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts Ltd., MGM Mirage, Advance Auto...

    10/14/09 - Site Opening - View Story

  • Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

    10/16/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Advance Auto Parts Launches New E-Commerce Website

    10/12/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Barclays Starts O'Reilly ORLY at Overweight, Advance Auto Parts (AAP), AutoZone AZO at Equalweight

    10/01/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • AutoZone 4Q profit slips, shares tumble

    9/25/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

News & Analysis

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Darren R. Jackson President and Chief Executive Officer
Lawrence P. Castellani Chief Executive Officer
Jim L. Wade President
Greg Johnson Senior Vice President, General Manager Diy and Chief Marketing Officer
Kevin Freeland Chief Operating Officer
Michael O. Moore Chief Financial Officer
Mike Norona Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary
Ricardo S. Coro Chief Information Officer
S. Lynn Stevens CIO & Senior Vice President
Tamara A. Kozikowski Chief Development Officer
Tami Kozikowski Chief Development Officer
Dave Mueller Executive Vice President, Merchandising and Marketing
Elwyn G Murray Executive Vice President, Administration
Paul Klasing Executive Vice President, Stores
C. Roy Martin Senior Vice President, Logistics and Replenishment
Carl Hauch Senior Vice President, Operations West
Charles Tyson Senior Vice President, Merchandising
Chas Scheiderer Senior Vice President, Supply Chain
Conley P. Kyle Senior Vice President, Store Operations, Midwest
D. Scott Miller Senior Vice President, Real Estate
Derrick Thomas Senior Vice President of Operations
Donald L. Lockard Senior Vice President, Store Operations
Donna Broome Senior Vice President, Commercial Sales
Eric Margolin Senior Vice President
Geoffrey R. McCarty Senior Vice President, Advertising
Gregory E. Haan Senior Vice President, Mdsg, Parts Dept
Jill A. Livesay Senior Vice President
Joe H. Vaughn Senior Vice President, Operations Support
Keith A Oreson senior vice president, human resources
Kenneth A. Wirth Senior Vice President, Store Operations
Kevin Tobin Senior Vice President, Sales Development
Kurt R. Schumacher Senior Vice President, Store Operations
Mike Fogarty Senior Vice President, Operations Support
Mike Marolt Senior Vice President, Customer Operations Excellence Officer
Ralph Castanza Senior Vice President, Store Operations
Randall A. Young Senior Vice President, Real Estate
Randy Young Senior Vice President, Real Estate
Robert Hedrick Senior Vice President, HR
Sarah Powell Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Adam Bergman Vice President, Investor & Media Relations
Michael Coleman Vice President, Technical Services
Scott Bauhofer Senior Vice President and General Manager, E-Commerce
Arthur Taubman Founder
Gail Weatherston Director, Banking Team
Adrian Garcia Marketing Manager
Amy Young Project Manager
Candy Smith Manager
David Williamson Project Manager
Melissa Kidwell Project Manager
Shelly Whitaker Manager, Public Communications
Andy Borkowski
Dave Hamilton
Deanna Wayne Director
Nicholas J. Lahowchic Director
William L. Salter Director
William S. Oglesby Director
Carlos A. Saladrigas Audit Committee Member

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Jack Brouillard Chairman of The Board
John C. Brouillard Chairman of the Board
Michael N. Coppola Chairman
Francesca Spinelli Board of Directors
Gilbert T. Ray Board of Directors
John F. Bergstrom Board of Directors

Mr. Jackson, Director and Chief Executive Officer, became a member of our Board in July 2004. Mr. Jackson became the President and Chief Executive Officer on January 7, 2008, and has served as Chief Executive Officer since January 27, 2009. Prior to joining us, Mr. Jackson served in various executive positions with Best Buy Co., Inc., a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, office products , appliances and software, ultimately serving from July 2007 to December 2007 as Executive Vice President of Customer Operating Groups. He joined Best Buy in 2000 and was appointed as its Executive Vice President-Finance and Chief Financial Officer in February of 2001. Prior to 2000, he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Nordstrom, Inc., Full-line Stores, a fashion specialty retailer, and held various senior positions including Chief Financial Officer of Carson Pirie Scott & Company. He began his career at KPMG. Mr. Jackson serves as Vice Chairman of the Marquette University board and as a director of Cristo Rey Network.

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Current
Cristo Rey Network Chairman & CEO, Advanced Auto Parts Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Director and Chief Executive Officer Current
Cristo Rey Network Director Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Director Current
Cristo Rey Network Vice Chairman Current
Marquette University Board of Directors Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Audit Committee Member Current
Best Buy Co., Inc. Chief Financial Officer Former
The Limited Stores Chief Financial Officer Former
Carson Pirie Scott & Co. Chief Financial Officer Former
Nordstrom, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Former
Best Buy Co., Inc. Executive Vice President, Customer Operating Groups Former
The Limited Stores Vice President Former
Nordstrom, Inc. Vice President Former
Carson Pirie Scott & Co. Financial Officer Former
Best Buy Co., Inc. Director Former
Marquette University Bachelor's Degree In Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Current
Hhgregg, Inc. Committee Chair for Compensation Committee Current
Hhgregg, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Finance Committee Member Current
Ahold USA, Inc. Executive Vice President Former
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Chairman Former

Mr. Wade was appointed President on January 26, 2009. Prior to that he served as Advance’s Executive Vice President, Customer Development Officer – Commercial since February 2008. He joined us in February 1994 and has held multiple other senior leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer. He has played integral roles in a number of acquisitions that have helped Advance to become a leader in the automotive aftermarket including Western Auto Supply Company/Parts America, Discount Auto Parts and Autopart International. Mr. Wade was Vice President, Finance and Operations, for S.H. Heironimus, a regional department store company. Mr. Wade is a certified public accountant.

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. President Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Executive Vice President, Business Development Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Former
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Secretary Former

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, General Manager Diy and Chief Marketing Officer Current

Kevin Freeland was appointed Chief Operating Officer on January 26, 2009. He joined Advance in February 2008 as Executive Vice President, Merchandising, Supply Chain and Information Technology. Prior to joining Advance, Mr. Freeland was the President and Founder of Optimal Advantage, a boutique retail consulting firm. Prior to establishing his own business, Mr. Freeland spent eight years with Best Buy serving as its Vice President of Inventory, Senior Vice President of Inventory and, ultimately, President of the Musicland Division. Mr. Freeland also spent eight years at Payless Shoe Source in a variety of merchandising positions, including his final position as Vice President of Merchandise Distribution.

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Executive Vice President, Merchandising, Supply Chain and Information Technology Current

Mr. Moore joined us in December 2005 and serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Prior to joining Advance, Mr. Moore worked for Cato Corporation from 1998 to December 2005, where he served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary. Mr. Moore also served on Cato's Board of Directors. Prior to Cato, Mr. Moore served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the Party Experience, a privately held specialty party goods retailer, from 1997 to 1998. From 1994 to 1997, he worked for David's Bridal where he held the positions of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from 1994 to 1995, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 1995 to 1997. Prior to 1994, Mr. Moore worked for Bloomingdale's, where he held a variety of positions and ultimately served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Executive Vice President Current
David's Bridal, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Former
The Cato Corporation Chief Financial Officer Former
Bloomingdale's Chief Financial Officer Former
David's Bridal, Inc. Executive Vice President Former
Bloomingdale's Senior Vice President Former
Indiana University Degree in economics Former
The Cato Corporation Director Former

Mike Norona joined Advance in February 2008 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Advance, Mr. Norona spent his entire 19-year career in various finance capacities with Best Buy, the first 14 of which were with Future Shop, a Best Buy subsidiary in Canada. He has held escalating Finance leadership roles, including officer positions in Shared Services, Retail Decision Support and Head of Finance of Future Shop. Mr. Norona brings significant hands on experience in many aspects of retail and finance through his direct involvement in the company's significant growth. In 2006, Mr. Norona expanded the Financial Services area as a new growth opportunity for Best Buy and he most recently served as Best Buy's President of Financial Services.

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary Current
Financial Services Corp. President Former

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Chief Information Officer Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, Information Technology Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. CIO & Senior Vice President Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Chief Development Officer Current

Tami Kozikowski joined Advance as Chief Development Officer in May 2009. She most recently served as Senior Vice President, Merchandising for Best Buy where she was responsible for Best Buy's appliance, music, movies and gaming businesses. Prior to this role, she served as Senior Vice President, Retail Support and Operations, including the Geek Squad, and Senior Vice President of Services Operations. Prior to her operations role, she served as Senior Vice President, Real Estate and Property Management.

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Chief Development Officer Current

Mr. Mueller is Executive Vice President, Merchandising and Marketing for Advance Auto Parts, Inc. He joined us in March 2003 and has held his current position since November 2004. From October 2003 to November 2004, Mr. Mueller served as Senior Vice President, Merchandising and Marketing. From March 2003 to October 2003, he served as Vice President, Merchandising Support. Before joining Advance, Mr. Mueller served as Director of Operations for Nutrition Warehouse, a vitamin supplements company, from December 2000 to March 2003. From February 1999 to December 2000, he served as a partner in a privately held retail company. From January 1997 to January 1999, he served as Director of Natural and Organic Marketing with Tops Friendly Markets, a division of Ahold USA, and served as Director of Category Management for Ahold USA from January 1995 to December 1996. Prior to 1995, Mr. Mueller served as Vice President of Merchandising for Fresh Fields, a privately owned supermarket chain.

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Executive Vice President, Merchandising and Marketing Current
Ahold USA, Inc. director of category management Former
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Director of Operations Former

Mr. Murray, Executive Vice President, Administration, joined Advance Auto Parts, Inc. in April 2005. Before joining us, Mr. Murray served in a variety of positions for Food Lion, LLC. From May 2002 to January 2005, he served as Senior Vice President of Store Operations. From January 2001 to April 2002, he served as Senior Vice President of Procurement, Distribution and Quality Assurance. From July 1999 to December 2000, he served as Vice President of Procurement and Pricing, and from December 1998 to June 1999, he held the position of Vice President of Marketing. Prior to 1998, Mr. Murray held a number of other positions with Food Lion, LLC in a variety of functional areas including category management, information technology and purchasing.

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Executive Vice President, Administration Current
Store-Operations Senior Vice President Former
Food Lion, LLC Vice President, Procurement Former
Food Lion, LLC Category Management, Information Technology & Purchasing. Former
IT LLC Former
Wake Forest University master's in business administration Former

Mr. Klasing is Executive Vice President, Stores for Advance Auto Parts, Inc. He joined us in April 1995 and has held his current position since August 2003. From October 1999 to August 2003, Mr. Klasing served as Executive Vice President, Merchandising and Marketing. From July 1997 to October 1999, Mr. Klasing served as our Senior Vice President, Purchasing. Prior to July 1997, Mr. Klasing held various other positions with Advance.

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Executive Vice President, Stores Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, Logistics and Replenishment Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, Operations West Current

Mr. Tyson, Senior Vice President, Merchandising, joined Advance in March 2008. Prior to joining Advance, Mr. Tyson served as Senior Vice President, Merchandising and Technology with OfficeMax, Inc. for three years. Prior to joining OfficeMax, Mr. Tyson was President of Diversitech Group, an importer of hand and power tools. Prior to that, he worked for Office Depot, Inc. for four years where he held multiple positions with increasing responsibilities including Senior Vice President, Merchandising and General Merchandising Manager; Senior Vice President, World Wide Global Sourcing; and Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager. Mr. Tyson has also held positions previously with Caldor Corporation and Macy's.

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, Merchandising Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, Store Operations, Midwest Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, Real Estate Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President of Operations Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, Store Operations Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, Commercial Sales Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Secretary Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. General Counsel Former

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, Advertising Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, Mdsg, Parts Dept Current

Ms. Livesay, Senior Vice President Controller, joined Advance in 1995. She has served in her current position since July 2005. During her tenure at Advance, she has served in several leadership roles in accounting and finance. Prior to joining Advance, Ms. Livesay worked for KPMG LLP, a public accounting firm.

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Controller Current

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, Operations Support Current

Mr. Oreson joined us in May 2005 and serves as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Before joining Advance, Mr. Oreson served as Vice President of Human Resources for Frank’s Nursery & Crafts, Inc. from 1998 to 2005. From 1993 to 1997, he served as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for ARAMARK Uniform Services. Prior to 1993, Mr. Oreson worked for Pizza Hut, a division of PepsiCo, where he held a variety of positions, ultimately serving as Division Director, Human Resources.

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. senior vice president, human resources Current
ARAMARK Corporation senior vice president, human resources Former
PepsiCo, Inc. division director Former
Verizon Communications Inc. director of human resources Former
Pizza Hut, Inc. Former
Michigan State University master's degree in labor and industrial relations Former

Mr. Wirth, Senior Vice President, Customer Experience Officer, joined Advance in 1983 and has held his current position since March 2008. He has served as a Store Manager, Division Manager, and since 1991 has held various Senior Vice President positions. Wirth most recently served as the Senior Vice President, Store Operations – Area 5. Prior to joining Advance, Mr. Wirth served in the United States Navy.

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, Store Operations Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, Sales Development Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, Store Operations Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, Operations Support Current
Advance Discount Auto Parts, Inc. Vice President, Operations Former

Mr. Marolt, Senior Vice President, Customer Operations Excellence Officer, joined Advance in March 2008. Before joining Advance, he served as President and CEO, of eq-life, a firm that provides consulting services with health care systems to develop new retail health care products, Prior to his position at eq-life, Mr. Marolt held multiple positions with increasing responsibilities at Best Buy, including Senior Vice President of Retail Operations and Services, Senior Vice President of Loss Prevention and Risk Management, Vice President of Loss Prevention and Risk Management, and Director of Loss Prevention and Risk Management.

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, Customer Operations Excellence Officer Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, Store Operations Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, Real Estate Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, Real Estate Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, HR Current

Ms. Powell joined Advance Auto Parts in September 2002 and has served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary since April 2009. Prior to that, Ms. Powell served as Acting General Counsel since November 2007. Prior to that Ms. Powell served as Vice President, Real Estate Counsel and as Senior Attorney. Ms. Powell was the first in-house real estate attorney hired by the company. Before coming to Advance, Ms. Powell served as Assistant General Counsel for Food Lion, LLC, in Salisbury, North Carolina. Prior to that, she practiced law with a local law firm.

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary Current
Food Lion, LLC Assistant General Counsel Former

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Vice President, Investor & Media Relations Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Vice President, Technical Services Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Senior Vice President and General Manager, E-Commerce Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Founder Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Director, Banking Team Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Director, Banking Team Former

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Marketing Manager Current

Amy Young serves as Roanoke Valley Cathedral of Praise's Music Minister. Amy is a life-long member of the Church of God, and as a preacher's kid, she has lived in Florida and several places in Virginia. Amy joined Cathedral of Praise in 1992 and has been actively involved in ministry since then. She previously taught the toddlers on Wednesday nights, helped with music in children's church, sang on the Praise and Worship team, and was a member of the JGYM youth staff. Amy currently serves as the sanctuary choir director, coordinator for praise and worship, Equipper in the Family Care Ministry, pianist and as Women's Ministry president. In high school, Amy sang in regional choirs, accompanied Salem High School Chorale and was runner-up for the 1990 Virginia State Teen Talent in the female solo category. She attended Lee College (now Lee University) until 1990 as a music education major, touring with Campus Choir and singing with Choral Union. In 1991, Amy married Tim Young. Tim attended Lee College and graduated from Radford University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He is a programmer/analyst/project manager for Advance Auto Parts. Tim is also actively involved in ministry at Cathedral of Praise previously serving in the Children's Ministry and currently as an Administrative Deacon, as a member of the "Cheese Crew" and in the Audio/Visual ministry. In 1998, they were blessed with the birth of Sarah and in 2001 with the birth of Jacob. Amy enjoys spending time with her family, especially playing Mario Party 7, reading and preparing new recipes, scrap booking and collecting Donald Ducks.

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Project Manager Current
Cathedral of Praise Member Current
Women's Ministry Current
Radford University Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration. Former
Lee University Former

Organization Position Status
PMI-Swva Vice President of Membership Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Manager Current
PMI-Swva Board of Directors Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Project Manager Current
PMI-Swva Board of Directors Current

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PMI-Swva Vice President of Marketing and Communication Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Project Manager Current
PMI-Swva Board of Directors Current

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Manager, Public Communications Current

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Lasky Motor Sports, Inc. Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Current

Dave Hamilton, named vice president for operations support at Advance Auto Parts Inc. in Roanoke. He was previously director of the project resource group for Best Buy. (News release)

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Current
Virginia Business Board of Directors Current

Chairman of the Board, Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Mr. Brouillard became a member of our Board in May 2004 and was appointed Lead Director on February 14, 2007. Mr. Brouillard served as interim Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer from May 2007 until January 2008. Mr. Brouillard retired as Chief Administrative and Financial Officer of H.E. Butt Grocery Company in June 2005, a position that he had held since February 1991. From 1977 to 1991, Mr. Brouillard held various positions with Hills Department Stores, including serving as President of that company. Mr. Brouillard serves as a director of Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc.

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Chairman of The Board Current
H.E. Butt Grocery Company Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Former
Hills Department Stores Former

Mr. Brouillard became a member of our Board in May 2004 and was appointed Lead Director on February 14, 2007. Mr. Brouillard served as interim Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer from May 2007 until January 2008. Mr. Brouillard retired as Chief Administrative and Financial Officer of H.E. Butt Grocery Company in June 2005, a position that he had held since February 1991. From 1977 to 1991, Mr. Brouillard held various positions with Hills Department Stores, including serving as President of that company. Mr. Brouillard serves as a director of Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc.

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Chairman of the Board Current
Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. Director Current
H.E. Butt Grocery Company Director Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Compensation Committee Member Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. CEO Former
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. President Former
H.E. Butt Grocery Company Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Former
Hills Department Stores Former
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Director Former
University of Pennsylvania MBA Former
University of Massachusetts Amherst Bachelor of Science Degree In Mechanical Engineering Former

Mr. Coppola joined Advance Auto Parts in February 2001 and has held the titles of President and Chief Executive Officer since May 2005. Mr. Coppola assumed the position of Chairman of the Board in May 2006. From August 2003 to May 2005, Mr. Coppola served as our Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Coppola previously served as Senior Vice President, Merchandising from February 2001 to August 2003. Prior to joining us, Mr. Coppola operated his own retail company for two years. Prior to December 1997, he held various positions with Tops Friendly Markets, a division of Ahold USA, ultimately serving as Executive Vice President of Marketing.

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Chairman Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. President Former
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Former
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Executive Vice President Former

Organization Position Status
PMI-Swva Director Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Director Current
George Mason University Master's Degree In Linguistics Former
West Virginia University Degree In Mathematics Former

Francesca M. Spinelli joined PetSmart as Senior Vice President of People in September 2003. She served as Vice President of People for Radio Shack Corporation from 1998 to 1999, and Senior Vice President of People from 1999 to 2003. Previously, Ms. Spinelli was with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., where she held the positions of Corporate Vice President, Organizational Development and Vice President, Human Resources McLane Company, Inc., a former division of Wal-Mart. Prior to 1993, Ms. Spinelli held human resources positions with Dillashaw, Hawthorn and Company, P.C., and APS, Inc. In addition, Ms. Spinelli serves on the board of directors of Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

Organization Position Status
PetSmart Investor Relations Petm Senior Vice President, People Current
PetSmart, Inc. Senior Vice President, People Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Board of Directors Current
People Inc. Senior Vice President Former
RadioShack Corporation Vice President of People Former
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Corporate Vice President of Organizational Development Former
McLane Company, Inc. Vice President of Human Resources Former
People Inc. Vice President Former
PetSmart, Inc. Director, People Former
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Member Former

Organization Position Status
Sierra Monolithics Inc Partner Current
The Haynes Foundation Board of Directors Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Watson Wyatt & Company Board of Directors Current
Sierra Monolithics Inc Board of Directors Current
HMSHost Corporation Board of Directors Current
The John Randolph Haynes Foundation Board of Directors Current
University of Toledo M.B.A. Former
Ashland University B.A. Former

Mr. Bergstrom, Director, became a member of our Board in May 2008. Mr. Bergstrom is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bergstrom Corporation, which owns and operates 24 automobile dealerships representing 26 different brands. Mr. Bergstrom has served in his current role for the past five years. Mr. Bergstrom serves as a director of Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a global health and hygiene company; Wisconsin Energy Corporation, a diversified energy company; Midwest Airlines; and Green Bay Packers, Inc. Mr. Bergstrom also serves as President of the Theda Clark Medical Center Foundation.

Organization Position Status
Theda Clark Medical Center Foundation President Current
Wisconsin Electric Power Co Board Director Current
Wisconsin Energy Corporation Board Director Current
Wisconsin Gas LLC Board Director Current
Sensient Technologies Corporation Board of Directors Current
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Board of Directors Current
Green Bay Packers, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Wisconsin Energy Corporation Executive Committee Member Current
Bergstrom Inc. CEO Former
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Director of Banta Corporation Former
Wisconsin Energy Corporation Compensation Committee Chairman Former
Bergstrom Inc. Chairman Former
Midwest Air Group Inc. Chairman Former

Organization Position Status
Limited Logistics Services Chief Executive Officer Current
Limited Brands, Inc. Executive Vice President Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Director Current
Limited Brands, Inc. Director Current
Express Scripts, Inc. Director Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Finance Committee Member Current
Limited Logistics Services President Former
Limited Brands, Inc. President, Logistics Services Former
Express Scripts, Inc. Director, Chairman of the Compliance Committee, President Former

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Director Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Compensation Committee Member Current
Sears, Roebuck & Co. President of the Home Stores Division of Sears Former
Sears, Roebuck & Co. Vice President Former
Sears, Roebuck & Co. General Manager of the Home Appliances and Electronics Division of Sears Former
Sears, Roebuck & Co. Lead Director Former

Organization Position Status
The Blackstone Group L.P. Senior Managing Director Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Director Current
The Westminster Schools Member Board of Trustees Current
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Managing Director and Head of the Atlanta Investment Banking Office Former
Kidder, Peabody & Co. Positions in Mergers & Acquisitions Former
Georgia Institute of Technology Master's Degree in Industrial Management Former
University of Virginia BA Former

Organization Position Status
Premier American Bank Co-Founder Current
Cuba Study Group Co-Chairman Current
Premier American Bank Vice Chairman Current
Progress Energy, Inc. Director Current
Carolina Power & Light Co Director Current
Progress Energy, Inc. Finance Committee Member Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Audit Committee Member Current
ADP TotalSource Chief Executive Officer Former
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Director and Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board, Premier American Bank Former
ADP TotalSource Officer Former
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Director Current

Executive News

  • Advance Auto Parts Promotes Judd Nystrom to Senior Vice President, Finance

    Business Wire - 8/28/09 - View Story

  • Advance Auto Parts Launches 2009 National "Sneaker" Sales Campaign to Support Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JD

    NewsBlaze - 8/25/09 - View Story

  • Advance Auto Parts Launches 2009 National Sneaker Sales

    Business Wire via MSN Money - 8/25/09 - View Story

  • Advance Auto Parts Launches 2009 National Sneaker Sales Campaign to Support Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

    Business Wire - 8/25/09 - View Story

  • Advance Auto Parts Second Quarter Comparable Store Sales Increase 4.8%; Helps Fuel EPS Growth and $287 Million in Free Cash Flow

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     AAP $40.31 +0.49 (1.23% )
Average Volume 2,427,310
Shares Outstanding 94.63M
Market Cap 3.8B
Year High 47.41
Year Low 29.5
Earnings Per Share 2.73
P/E Ratio 14.77
Dividend 0.24
Yield 0.60
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