The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has promoted Paul Lippincott, the group's controller, to vice president and chief financial officer. The position is the first of its kind within the group, which has never had a financial executive in its ranks. "Paul is a tremendous asset to the Alliance; I rely on his sound judgment and expertise," says Richard Morgan, the president and CEO of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. "The Alliance is privileged to have a person of Paul's caliber on its staff." In addition to working with the Alliance financials, Lippincott continues to oversee the financials of Alliance Parts Warehouse, a member-owned facility in Little Rock, Ark. Lippincott brings to the position over 20 years of financial experience, the last five with the Alliance. He began his career in the public accounting arena with KPMG before moving into the private sector. Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper is part of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, one of the largest auto parts distribution and marketing organizations in the world. As the source for quality parts and service for over 2,700 parts stores and an equal amount of certified service centers throughout North America, the Alliance prides itself on responding to the individual automotive needs of each customer and providing proven, quality service. For more information about Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper visit the group's Web site. | 
