Advance Auto Parts Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer.ROANOKE, Va. -- Advance Auto Parts Founded in 1932, Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP), headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, is the second-largest retailer of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. AAP had 2005 sales of approx. $4. , Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : AAP AAP - Association of American Publishers ), a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items, today announced that Jeffrey T. Gray has resigned his position as executive vice president and chief financial officer to pursue other business opportunities. "I want to personally thank Jeff for his nearly 12 years of dedicated service to Advance Auto Parts, its customers, Team Members and stockholders," said President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Coppola Michael "Trigger Mike" Coppola (1904 - October 1, 1966) was a New York mobster involved in narcotics who headed many Luciano-Genovese family criminal operations from the late 1930's until the early 1960's. . "Under Jeff's leadership, our finance organization has done a terrific job supporting our company's growth and strategic goals. We all wish Jeff the best in the future." About Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., Advance Auto Parts is the second largest automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , based on sales and store count. At October 8, 2005, the company operated 2,829 stores in 40 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The company serves both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets. Additional information about the company, employment opportunities, services, as well as on-line purchase of parts and accessories can be found on the company's website at www.advanceautoparts.com. |
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