10 Advance Auto Parts operations leaders
Tony Hurst, SVP - US Stores and Operations, leads this group of Advance Auto Parts operations leaders, which also includes the Vice President US Store Operations and several vice presidents of operations. A reader can learn how operations leaders work at Advance Auto Parts from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
Alton Walker
LinkedInExperience: Former Vice President of Store Operations · Advance Auto Parts
Alton Walker is a former Vice President of Store Operations at Advance Auto Parts, a role held from August 2019 to November 2024, and the profile describes overseeing the operations of more than 225 stores across the Northeastern US. Alton Walker was VP - Regional Store Director at The Bon-Ton Stores from 2006 to 2016 and has been a Senior District Manager at Continental Battery Systems since April 2025.
Jason Houston
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · Advance Auto Parts
Jason Houston has been Vice President Operations at Advance Auto Parts since January 2025, based in the Nashville area. At Advance Auto Parts, Jason Houston was also a Regional Sales Manager from 2018 to 2024, a District Manager in 2017 and 2018 and a Sales Development Manager from 2014 to 2017, and was District Sales & Operations Manager at Big Lots from 2009 to 2011.
Jay Bridges
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · Advance Auto Parts
Jay Bridges has been Vice President Operations at Advance Auto Parts since February 2025, based in the Grand Rapids area. Jay Bridges was Director, Independent Sales at Carquest Auto Parts from 2023 to 2024, a Commercial Sales Manager at Advance Auto Parts from 2017 to 2023 and a District Manager there from 2015 to 2017.
Manuel Moore
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · Advance Auto Parts
Manuel Moore has been Vice President Operations at Advance Auto Parts since August 2025, based in Grand Terrace, California, and was a District Manager at Advance Auto Parts from 2022 to 2025. Manuel Moore was a District Manager at Monro in 2025 and General Manager at Pep Boys SCDC from 2007 to 2021.
Raquel Frankenreider
LinkedInExperience: Vice President US Store Operations · Advance Auto Parts
Raquel Frankenreider has been Vice President US Store Operations at Advance Auto Parts since October 2024, based in the Chicago area. At Advance Auto Parts, Raquel Frankenreider was also Regional Vice President, MidAtlantic in 2024, Regional Vice President, Midwest Region from 2022 to 2024 and Vice President of Operations from 2021 to 2022.
Scott Williams
LinkedInExperience: Former VP, DC Operations · Advance Auto Parts
Scott Williams is a former VP, DC Operations at Advance Auto Parts, a role held from September 2021 to May 2026. At Advance Auto Parts, Scott Williams was also Director, Supply Chain from 2018 to 2021 and a DC General Manager from 2012 to 2018, and has been VP, Regional Distribution Operations at HealthTrust Performance Group since June 2026.
Shane Kean
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · Advance Auto Parts
Shane Kean has been Vice President Operations at Advance Auto Parts since September 2025, based in Port Jervis, New York, and was a District Manager at Advance Auto Parts from 2013 to 2025. Shane Kean was a Store Manager at The Home Depot from 2006 to 2010.
Tony Hurst
LinkedInExperience: SVP - US Stores and Operations · Advance Auto Parts
Tony Hurst has been SVP - US Stores and Operations at Advance Auto Parts since December 2025, based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Tony Hurst was SVP - Retail Operations at Bass Pro Shops from 2023 to 2025, SVP - Pro, Services, and International at Lowe's from 2022 to 2023 and President of Lowe's Canada from 2020 to 2022.
Tracey Reed
LinkedInExperience: Former Vice President - Distribution Operations · Advance Auto Parts
Tracey Reed is a former Vice President - Distribution Operations at Advance Auto Parts, a role held from August 2023 to December 2025 and described as responsible for nine distribution centers. Tracey Reed was a Senior Director at Lowe's from 2007 to 2023 and has been Regional Director, Logistics at Novolex since January 2026.
Vincent Thiel
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Operations · Advance Auto Parts
Vincent Thiel has been Vice President of Operations at Advance Auto Parts since June 2025, based in Pittsburgh, and also lists District Manager there since August 2020. Vincent Thiel was a Regional Sales Director at GNC from 2014 to 2020, with a headline describing experience as a multi unit leader.
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01What did you focus on first when you took on your operations role at Advance Auto Parts?
- 02How do you balance cost, speed and service in the operations you lead?
- 03What has your own operations work at Advance Auto Parts taught you about running auto parts stores well?
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