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Most Influential Family
The Watsons, ABC Auto Parts, Illinois

Chances are you know some member of the Watson family. If it’s not Jim Watson II (and wife Kathleen), founder of ABC Auto Parts, it is his children: Jim Watson III, 2006 ARA past president; David Watson, owner of Big Top Auto Parts; Mary Ann Knuth, ABC Auto Parts CFO; Joseph Watson, ABC Auto Parts Manager.

ABC Auto Parts' Jim Watson featured in Locator UpFront Magazine

Jim Watson has been around auto recycling his entire life. As third generation in his family's business, ABC Auto Parts, he's seen a lot of changes over the years. As former ARA President and Locator UpFront's Most Influential Man for 2006, he's also been at the forefront of many of the key issues. We recently spent 15 minutes with Watson to ask him about the state of the industry.

Most Influential Man - Jim Watson

Jim Watson was an industry force before he became the 2006 ARA president. Now in his most visible role, he's helping to shape recycling's future.

Meet Your New ARA President

Jim Watson is flooded with ARA memories, and this year he'll make even more as he takes over as the new ARA president.


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