O’Reilly Auto Parts Names East Penn as Supplier of the Year

We are pleased to announce that East Penn has been recognized as the 2025 Supplier of the Year by O'Reilly Auto Parts. This prestigious honor is given to a supplier demonstrating exceptional overall performance, specifically in high-quality product delivery, reliable supply chain execution, and superior customer support. This marks East Penn's third time receiving this honor.

"East Penn's partnership reflects a remarkable balance of operational excellence, strong customer focus, and genuine commitment to mutual success," said Zach Schmidtke, O'Reilly Category Manager. "Their ability to take shared responsibility and adapt with speed has had a profound impact on our business, our customers, and the long-term strength of our battery program."

Since 1999, East Penn has been supplying O'Reilly with high-quality batteries and accessories. Both companies place high value on customer service and company culture.

"We are very grateful to be recognized by O'Reilly Auto Parts as their Supplier of the Year. Our relationship with O'Reilly is a true partnership, grounded in a shared, family-oriented culture-putting people first, supporting one another, and committing to mutual success," said Mike Williams, Assistant Vice President of Sales, Aftermarket Programs and Automotive Batteries. "This recognition reflects the collective effort of our entire East Penn family and the pride we take in supporting O'Reilly's continued growth with our premium products and services."

Caption: Front row: Dan Caciolo, Steve Shasserre, Anthony Guida, Michael Westfall, Dan Hallman; middle row: Pete Stanislawczyk, Kevin Irlbacker, Charlie Stallcup, Cade Walker, Jeff Coker, Rob Ott; back row: Dylan Brown, Mike Williams, Nate Doll, Ray Schuler, and Darin Childress, fresh off East Penn's win as O'Reilly's Supplier of the Year (not pictured: Juan Casas and Chris Block).