The Buzzard Family's Enduring Commitment to the Automotive Aftermarket Foundation
Key Highlights
- Clay Buzzard served as chairman and CEO of MAWDI from 1963 to 2004, earning industry honors including Leader of the Year in 1996.
- The Buzzard family has supported UAF for three generations, with family members actively serving on the board of trustees.
- The Gold Lifetime Trustee recognition highlights the Buzzard family's significant contributions and ongoing legacy in the automotive aftermarket industry.
- Jim Buzzard, Clay's son, and Mike Buzzard, his grandson, continue to support and lead UAF initiatives, including scholarship programs.
- The family’s support underscores their strong belief in UAF’s mission to benefit the aftermarket industry through education and philanthropy.
The Clay Buzzard family has reached the Gold Lifetime Trustee designation for the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF).
Clay Buzzard was the chairman and CEO of Middle Atlantic Warehouse Distributor Inc. (MAWDI) from 1963 until 2004. During his career, he received many industry honors - most noteable is the Leader of the Year by the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) in 1996.
Buzzard was chairman of the AWDA Univesity Foundation - now the UAF - for many years and his wife, Rita continues that legacy through her ongoing support of UAF.
“Our family is greatly honored to be recognized as a Gold Lifetime Trustee by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation,” said son Jim Buzzard, AAP. “Clay loved our industry and believed strongly in the foundation's mission and the incredibly important work it does in benefiting the aftermarket.”
To apply for the Clay Buzzard Memorial Scholarship and other scholarships offered by UAF and its donors, visit: Automotive Scholarships - Main Page
"We thank the Buzzard family for their generosity and ongoing support of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation,” said Roger McCollum, MAAP, UAF chairman. “Three generations of the Buzzard family have been committed to the goals and success of UAF since its inception. Clay’s son Jim served on the UAF board of trustees for many years and Clay’s grandson Mike currently serves on the board of trustees and leads the UAF scholarship program. What a remarkable way to honor Clay’s memory.”