Spitz is the third generation of his family in the automotive aftermarket. He started his career pulling parts in Parts Authority's Store 1 and then went on to work in a variety of functions within Parts Authority including sales, collections, operations, training, marketing and IT. In his current position, he explores future directions and strategies for the company with a special focus on new technologies. He also heads Parts Authority's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) program and is the founding Chair of the Auto Care Association's Sustainability Committee. His background also includes working as a nuclear engineer for Raytheon’s Advanced Technology Group, serving as CEO of an Intel-backed nanotechnology company, leading an online trading consortium of the world’s biggest oil producers and scoping the construction of a 200 MW, $300 million wind farm in South America.
The AAPEX 2023 Education Online Webinar Series consists of four pre-event general education webinars to explore where the automotive aftermarket is headed. Previous webinars are available on demand and cover: “How Generative AI is Powering Innovation in Automotive Repair,” “Companies and the Culture Wars: How, or Whether, to Engage in Political and Social Discourse” and “Reducing Risk & Cost in the Global Supply Chain: Top 5 Strategies.”
AAPEX will take place Tuesday, Oct. 31 through Thursday, Nov. 2, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.
About AAPEX
AAPEX unites the more than $1.8 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry and historically draws approximately 2,500 exhibiting companies from around the globe that display innovative products, services and technologies that keep the world’s 1.5 billion vehicles on the road. AAPEX provides advanced technical and business management training for professionals to maintain excellence and take their businesses to the next level. Industry buyers include automotive service and repair professionals, auto parts retailers, independent warehouse distributors, program groups, service chains, automotive dealers, fleet buyers and engine builders.
AAPEX was recently honored by Trade Show Executive (TSE) as one of the 50 fastest-growing trade shows in 2022. The event also made TSE’s list of the top U.S. trade shows in 2021.
AAPEX is a trade-only event and closed to the general public.
AAPEX is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. For more information, visit AAPEX 2023 or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com. On social media, follow AAPEX at #AAPEX23.
