The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. is pleased to announce Christen Vasquez has been promoted to Events and Hospitality Manager, effective May 2026. In her expanded role, Vasquez will lead the planning and execution of Alliance events and hospitality initiatives, enhancing shareholder engagement and customer experiences while supporting industry partnerships.

“Christen has made an immediate impact on our organization through her professionalism, creativity, and ability to execute exceptional events,” said John C. Washbish, President and CEO of the Alliance. “She has demonstrated outstanding leadership and brought a level of experience and strategic thinking that elevates every event and interaction. We are excited to see her continue to grow in this new role.”

Vasquez joined the Alliance in May 2025 as Events and Marketing Specialist, bringing more than 20 years of experience in event planning, hospitality, marketing strategy, and brand development. Throughout her career, she has successfully planned and executed high-impact corporate events, conferences, trade shows, experiential activations, and customer engagement programs ranging from intimate executive gatherings to large-scale events hosting thousands of attendees.

Since joining the Alliance, Vasquez has played a key role in managing event strategy and execution, including logistics, hospitality experiences, vendor partnerships, and branded marketing initiatives. She will collaborate in hosting Alliance meetings and shareholder events, customer experiences and other large-scale meetings like the upcoming Automotive Parts Services Group National Conference.

“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue growing with the Alliance,” said Christen Vasquez, Events and Hospitality Manager. “Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside an amazing team and supporting events that deliver tremendous value to our members and partners. I look forward to continuing to create meaningful experiences and building on the momentum we’ve established.”

Vasquez will continue working closely with Alliance leadership, members, and industry partners to support the organization’s event and hospitality initiatives.

About Auto Value

Auto Value is part of the independent member network of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc., the premier aftermarket distribution, and marketing program group in the world. As a network of independent warehouse distributors, we are the industry choice for quality parts and service with thousands of parts stores and professional repair shops across North America, Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Columbia, Europe and China.

Our members pride themselves on responding to the individual needs of each customer and providing unequaled products and service throughout the Alliance’s global network. For more information go to www.autovalue.com