Aftermarket Business World Honors Inaugural All-Star Class at AAPEX

Ten leaders chosen by readers were recognized for driving excellence across the automotive aftermarket.

Nov. 11, 2026

Key Highlights

The inaugural All-Star Awards presentation took place at AAPEX on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
EndeavorB2B’s Chris Messer and Chris Jones hosted the presentation.
Readers selected 10 leaders representing a broad range of automotive aftermarket organizations.
The honorees’ stories are featured in the November issue of Aftermarket Business World.

Aftermarket Business World honored its inaugural class of All-Star Award winners on Tuesday, Nov. 3, during a presentation at AAPEX. Chris Messer, executive vice president of the Transportation Group, and Chris Jones, group editorial director of the Vehicle Repair Group at EndeavorB2B, hosted the presentation.

The All-Star Awards celebrate leaders who drive excellence across the automotive aftermarket. Selected by Aftermarket Business World readers, the 10 honorees represent manufacturers, distributors, retailers, program groups, service providers, and technology companies. Their stories are featured in the November issue of Aftermarket Business World.

The 2026 Aftermarket Business World All-Stars are:

Sue Godschalk, Federated
Mary Ieng, Auto Care Association
Bradley Jackson, Dorman
Autumn Lamb, GSP North America
Elle Lawhead, AutoZone
Fletcher Lord III, Bumper to Bumper
Courtney Pedler, Autology Data Management
Aaron Shaffer, Standard Motor Products
Suellyn Sprague, Epicor
JC Washbish, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance

About the Author

Chris Jones

Editorial Director

Chris Jones is group editorial director for the Vehicle Service & Repair Group at EndeavorB2B.

A multiple-award-winning editor and journalist, and a certified project manager, he provides editorial leadership for the auto care industry's most trusted automotive repair publications—Ratchet+Wrench, Modern Tire Dealer, National Oil & Lube News, FenderBender, ABRN, Professional Distributor, PTEN, Motor Age, and Aftermarket Business World.

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