John P. Bartlett, Jr., CEO of Automotive Parts Headquarters (APH) in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, was
installed as Chairman of the Alliance Board of Directors at the Group?s recent meeting in Miami. In his two-year
term, Bartlett will work closely with the Board of Directors, Alliance headquarters staff, and otherAlliance
shareholders to shape strategy and set priorities for the Group. Bartlett has been at the helm of APH since 1976
and the company has been an active member of the Alliance since 1986.