Vast-Auto’s Cifelli now AWDA’s vice chairman

Mauro Cifelli has been named vice chairman of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association as part of recent changes to the group’s leadership.

The vice president of sales and marketing at Montreal-based Vast-Auto Distribution previously served as the group’s secretary and as a council of governors member. He takes over from Don Bickles, Jr. of Warehouse Inc.

Taking over Cifelli old role of secretary is Slack Auto Parts Co. chief executive officer William (Henry) Slack.

Tim Trudnowski, president of Automotive Jobbers Supply, and the AWDA’s former chairman, has been named the association’s incoming treasurer.