Chris Williams started in our industry as an AutoZone counter pro in Athens, GA while attending the University of Georgia. After college, Chris joined the family business in 1993 as an assistant territory manager in Georgia and relocated to Raleigh, NC to assume the role as account manager for CARQUEST headquarters. In 1996 Chris relocated to Memphis to be an account executive for the AutoZone account before moving back to the Atlanta headquarters in 2001. Over the years, Chris has held management roles of increasing responsibility and serves as the company’s President and CEO.

Chris’ experience in managing both traditional and retail national accounts has helped N.A. Williams to diversify and excel in both market segments. In addition to providing management and sales support for the N.A. Williams team members and manufacturers, Chris also helped in developing the company’s call center platform, Datalink Services, as well as the company’s southwest and west coast divisions.

Chris is a member of Auto Care’s manufactures representative council and is a supporter of Auto Care’s Political Action Committee (ACPAC) and the University of the Aftermarket Foundation.