Parts Authority Honors N.A. Williams Employees

November 11, 2026

Parts Authority Honors N.A. Williams Employees

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N.A. Williams Associates Honored by Parts Authority

 

ATLANTA, Ga. – Nov. 11, 2026 – Two N.A. Williams associates, Jim Guy, director of strategic accounts and Scott Austin, director of sales, Western region, were honored earlier this month in Las Vegas by the Parts Authority.

 

Guy was named Manufacturer Rep of the Year by Parts Authority for his teamwork, skill in balancing multi-line portfolios, support of regional inventory initiatives and efforts to strengthen branch-level vendor relationships.

 

Parts Authority also honored Austin with a Road Warrior award which is presented to reps who go the extra mile for customers and colleagues.

 

“We want to thank our partners at Parts Authority for recognizing Jim and Scott,” said Chris Williams, president and CEO of N.A. Williams. “These honors reflect the strength of the relationship between our two companies and the trust our teams have built over many years. It is rewarding to see their hard work acknowledged and it is also a testament to the dedication of everyone across our organization.”

 

Parts Authority, founded in 1973, is a leading national distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools/equipment and transmissions. Parts Authority has grown through both organic initiatives and acquisitions. Parts Authority’s catalog of over 3 million parts covering virtually every application on the road today ensures its customer partners receive the parts they need when they need them.

 

About N.A. Williams

N.A. Williams Company is a leading manufacturers’ representative firm that provides sales, field training, call center services, and data analytics to the North American auto care and commercial vehicle industry. Founded in 1934, N.A. Williams is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with 12 regional offices and over 140 associates. For more information, visit www.nawilliams.com.


For More Information, Contact:

John Lanctot   

Maximum Marketing

(312) 659-3333

jlanctot@maxmarketing.com

 


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