Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Appoints New Board Trustee

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) today announced the appointment of Shannon McWilliams to its Board of Trustees. McWilliams is Vice President of Sales for Interstate Batteries.

AACF Executive Director Joel Ayres said, “Shannon’s experience in sales and marketing will be of great value to the Board of Trustees. “Soon, he will step into the role of chair of the AACF marketing committee, and we eager to share the new ideas and energy he will bring to that committee.”

Prior to joining the Interstate Batteries team, McWilliams held various executive roles with a focus on driving corporate strategy, sales leadership and product development with Mistral Equity Partners, Capstreet and Westar Capital. He has extensive experience in the automotive aftermarket with Stanley Black & Decker, Mac Tools, Proto and several other hand tool businesses that focused on technicians and shop performance.

“Serving a nonprofit organization committed to assisting those within our industry that desperately need help is exactly how I want to devote my time and expertise,” said McWilliams.

For more information or to get involved, contact Joel Ayres at joel@aacfi.org.

By A.J. Hecht

A.J. Hecht is the managing editor of THE SHOP and host of the In Gear with THE SHOP podcast. Have an idea, a tip, or a question you’d like to see answered? Contact A.J. at ahecht@cahabamedia.com.