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Walker Spotlight: Kenny Braddy
“Make Friends!” — That’s the main advice Kenneth Braddy said he’d give to any young salesperson starting out in this career – make friends, build relationships and the sales will come…and you’ll have a lot more fun along the way.
Walker Spotlight: Allison Martin
When Walker Auto & Truck says it’s a family business, you may think it’s referring to the three generations of Walkers who have been involved in the business. But the definition is much broader than that. Walker is a family-operated business – both by the Walkers but also by the countless multi-generational “parts” families that work with Walker-NAPA today. Allison Martin, our Whiteville Store Manager, and her family are part of that same family business legacy.
Walker Spotlight: Jeff Patrick
Born and raised in Rockingham, N.C.; born and raised in auto parts. Store Manager Jeff Patrick has been a part of Team Walker since 2018 but has led a life full of Walker qualities before then - family, friends, fun and future. Get to know a little more about this Rockingham local and what Team Walker means to him.
Walker Spotlight: Dave Morse
David Morse, Store Sales Representative (SSR), has played a vital role in the success of Walker Auto & Truck (Walker) in the Wilmington area. He has been with Walker for two years now and has yet to have a dull moment with his co-workers or customers. Get to know a little more about one of Walker’s most vibrant personalities!
Manager Spotlight: Crystal Pope
If you want a taste of Johnston County or customer service done right, just spend a day riding around with Crystal Pope – or “CC” for Crazy Crystal – our Store Manager in Kenly, NC. You’ll quickly learn that not only is she the go-to source for parts in Kenly, but you’ll get the scoop on everyone’s family lineage, how they met their significant other, where their grandmother lived, who’s getting married…oh and if they need any auto parts. It was proof that service is in the personal – and that no one lives up to the moniker ‘Friendly Kenly’ more than Crystal Pope.
Walker Spotlight: Van Harris
Store Sales Representative Van Harris has been a fixture in the Hillsborough, Chapel Hill and Pittsboro areas for Walker Auto & Truck [Walker] for more than 10 years and with NAPA for an impressive 20…but that’s just the latest chapter in his storied career. Get to know a little more about one of Walker’s longest-term salespeople!
Manager Spotlight: Craig Gaskins
Craig Gaskins has been the manager of the NAPA – Walker Carolina Beach store for a little less than a year, but he’s been a beach local long before that!
Signage Matters
One of our Wilmington AutoCares, Auto Tech, just installed a new ProImage sign and has seen immediate results!