Industry bids Gary O’Connor a happy retirement

Gary O’Connor enjoys what he described as “a very humbling moment” during a retirement party in Las Vegas.

Executives in the Canadian automotive aftermarket gathered last night to bid Uni-Select’s Gary O’Connor a happy retirement.

A surprise send-off was held at The Venetian hotel in Las Vegas, in advance of the annual Automotive Aftermarket Parts Expo (AAPEX).

O’Connor, who started his career in the automotive industry in 1983, has held posts at Dana, Affinia, and, most recently, Uni-Select.

Gary O’Connor greets well wishers at his surprise retirement party in Las Vegas.

Brent Windom, president and COO of Uni-Select, hosted the send-off party for Gary O’Connor.