Dave Caracci retiring as GAAS chairman

Mort Schwartz, founder and chairman emeritus of the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS),
has announced the retirement of current GAAS chairman Dave Caracci and the appointment of Dennis Welvaert as the
new chairman. Caracci, who has served as chairman of GAAS since 2007, will work together with Welvaert during the
next three months. The transition of leadership will be completed during Industry Week in Las Vegas when Welvaert
takes over full-time as chairman on Nov. 1.