Patel joins Sonic after a tenure as SVP of marketing and merchandising at ISN and roles at Advance Auto Parts / Carquest, Pep Boys, XL Parts, and NAPA.
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The new Plaza Tire in Kentucky represents the brand's 8th in the state; the addition of a Checkpoint Tire & Service location and a Checkpoint Express Lube Center bring Sun Auto's total to 15 locations in Illinois.
These trends will directly shape the training curriculum and hands-on learning opportunities featured at the 2026 Worldpac STX, Aug. 19-23, in Maryland.
This contribution marks I-CAR's 18th consecutive year of support for the foundation and brings its cumulative giving to more than $2.3 million.
The event welcomed a broad cross section of the aftermarket, including store managers, outside sales representatives, territory, regional, and district managers, and others.
The three-location store is owned by Frank Marz and his business partner, Matt Green, who bring than two decades of industry experience to APA/TruStar.
The company launched in 2023 and has since grown across the East Bay and South Bay with other locations in Fremont, San Jose, Campbell, and San Ramon.
