The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) today announced that professional automotive recycler Tom Andrade of Everett’s Auto Parts. in Brockton, Massachusetts has been nominated to join the Association Executive Committee as Secretary for 2024-2025. Tom is currently Controller and General Manager for Everett’s, a family-owned business founded in 1951 by Everett Andrade and operated by Roy & Mark Andrade after Everett’s passing. He is a third-general automotive recycler and will be formally confirmed by the ARA Board of Directors and Membership during ARA’s 81st Annual Convention and Exposition taking place October 23-26th in Reno, Nevada.
“Tom’s dedication to our industry is unparalleled,” said Shan Lathem, Immediate Past President and chair of ARA’s Nominating Committee. “His open-mindedness and progressive approach ensure that he will not only uphold our traditions but also drive innovation. Tom’s willingness to share his knowledge and articulate vision make him a catalyst for success, inspiring all of us in the automotive recycling community.”
Added Sandy Blalock, ARA Executive Director, “Tom is known for his innovative approach to problem solving in our industry. He is continually dedicated to achieving excellence in all his endeavors. His commitment to high standards and continuous improvement will inspire ARA to strive for the best outcomes.”
Everett’s started as a collection of vehicles, transforming into a successful full-service professional automotive recycling facility by the mid-1980s, at which point the business shifted to a self-service business model. In the late 1990’s, the company transformed yet again into a hybrid operation with a full, self, and scrap business. Technology and adaptability have been key to Everett’s expansion and the business currently operates a full-service business, self-service, new aftermarket warehouse, end-of-life vehicle scrap operation, used car lot and full-service tire center.
For fourteen years, Tom has served in leadership for the Automotive Recyclers of Massachusetts and is currently Vice President. He joined the ARA Board of Directors in 2022. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Bentley University and worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts prior to joining the family business in 1996. Tom has been married to his wife Anne, a schoolteacher, for 27 years and they have three children, Hannah, an elementary public-school teacher, Benjamin, MBA Graduate student at Bryant University, and Matthew, a freshman at Roger Williams University.
“I am truly honored to be nominated for the ARA Executive Committee,” said Andrade. “I am looking forward to working with the amazing leadership within ARA to represent the best interests of all professional auto recyclers.”