Federated Recognizes 3 Members For Excellence

Federated Recognizes 3 Members For Excellence


Three Federated Auto Parts members were recently honored for exceptional support of the group’s Co-Man, marketing and national accounts programs.

Intex Auto Parts, located in San Jose, California, was named Federated Co-Man Member of the Year. This annual award is presented to a member that has shown outstanding support of the member-owned Co-Man warehouse operation and its programs. Kenny Ho accepted the award on behalf of Intex.

The Federated Marketing Excellence Award was presented to Hovis Auto and Truck Supply of Mercer, Pennsylvania. Accepting the award were Cliff Hovis, president of Hovis Auto and Truck Supply, along with Addie and Clifford Hovis.

Cold Air Distributors of Fort Pierce, Florida, was honored with the Federated National Accounts Award. Russell Mastroff, president of Cold Air Distributors, along with Chris Todd, Denick Cobb, Kerry Humphreys and Ken Bates, accepted the award on behalf of the company. This top award recognizes a Federated member for excellence in serving national accounts customers.

“Our members’ commitment to the Federated Co-Man, marketing and national accounts programs make Federated stand out in a crowded marketplace,” said Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. “These programs work best when our members support them and therefore, we are proud to congratulate Intex, Hovis and Cold Air for their continued dedication to the success of these vital programs.”

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