How Steve Tucker is building community in the automotive aftermarket
The APA president discusses his leadership and creating success for independent parts distributors through strategic vision and people-first leadership.
In this episode, host Chris Jones sits down with Steve Tucker, president of Automotive Parts Associates, to explore his journey from rebuilding his first car as a teenager to leading one of the automotive aftermarket's most important associations. Steve shares how his family's deep roots in the automotive industry shaped his philosophy of mentorship, hands-on leadership, and genuine care for people.
He also discusses the challenges facing warehouse distributors today—from managing explosive inventory growth to finding motivated talent—and reveals how data analytics and AI are reshaping the industry. He explains APA's role in bridging the gap between suppliers and independent warehouse distributors, and collaboration and leadership development in the industry is more important than ever.
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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.
