Federated awarded its first-ever
“Industry Advocacy Award” to longtime Federated
member Dick Beirne. The award was presented to
Beirne at Federated’s annual national meeting in
Orlando, Fla.
“An industry is only as strong as its members and
their dedication to its success. At Federated, we
encourage industry involvement and decided to
recognize those Federated members and associates who
have gone over and above to contribute to the
aftermarket,” said Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated
Auto Parts. “
Dick Beirne is the ideal choice to receive our
inaugural Industry Advocacy Award. He willingly
volunteers his time and talent, and is dedicated to
the betterment of Federated and the aftermarket.
We congratulate Dick and thank him for his
outstanding contribution to our great industry.”
Beirne, president of
United Auto Supply in La Crosse, Wis., is
currently serving as treasurer of the Automotive
Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA). Beirne
has served for many years on the AWDA Board of
Governors, including a term as chairman when AWDA
was transitioning to its current status as a
leading segment of the Automotive Aftermarket
Industry Association (AAIA).
Beirne’s company, United Auto Supply, was founded
in 1958 as a single store. Today, it serves
customers in three states with 13 stores and a
distribution center. United Auto Supply also offers
automotive machine shop services and a complete
selection of paint and body shop supplies. In 1986,
United Auto Supply became a Federated
member.
For more information, visit www.federatedautoparts.com.
