AAPEX 2015

Bill Maggs

National Pronto Association


William D. (Bill) Maggs was appointed president of National Pronto Association in 2000. National Pronto Association is a member-owned program distribution group with members coast-to-coast. Maggs began his aftermarket career in 1975 at Menco Corporation, in Springfield, Ill. as part of a management internship during his senior year in high school. After graduating, Maggs accepted an offer for full time employment at Menco. He attended Northwood University during 1976. Maggs’ 21 year career with Menco included many different positions from store manager to warehouse operations manager to sales manager to president. Menco Corporation’s owner, William Menghini, was the founder of National Pronto Association. In 1981, Maggs’ responsibilities were expanded to include the title of director of Pronto programs, and he became the first full time employee of National Pronto Association. In 1990, Maggs relinquished his daily duties with Pronto and became president of Menco Corporation and Company store group named Sasco. While running the Menco businesses, Maggs served one term on the Pronto board of directors. After selling the Menco and Sasco business in 1996, Maggs was rehired by National Pronto as vice president and product management. Maggs has been involved with Pronto from its inception as an employee or member his entire career. Maggs is a past recipient of the Northwood Automotive Aftermarket Education Award. Maggs has been involved in the Auto Care Association and AWDA for many years. He is the past chairman of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) and a board member of the Auto Care Association. Maggs also serves on the AAPEX Show Committee and the NATEF Board of Trustees. In addition, Maggs previously served on the computer and technology standards committee and education committee.

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