Glen Roy, VP Sales for NRS Brakes was named Rep of the Year at Auto-Ware’s 2025 Tech Expo event. (l-r) Todd Leimenstoll, President & CEO at Auto-Wares Group of Companies, Jonny Dykstra, Auto-Wares, Glen Roy, NRS Brakes, and Tim Stone, Auto-Wares.

Canadian Glen Roy, Vice-President of Sales for NRS Brakes, has been named Rep of the Year by U.S. distributor Auto-Wares Group of Companies.

Originally hailing from LIvely, Ont., in the Greater Sudbury Area of Northeastern Ontario, Roy is now based in Bradford, Ont..

He joined NRS in 2021. NRS Brakes is a Canadian brake manufacturer noted for its galvanized steel backing plate construction. He has an aftermarket career spanning 40 years, including several suppliers in the brake and chassis category over the years as well as

The award was announced at the Auto-Wares Group of Companies Tech Expo held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 7-8, 2025, with an attendance of over 2,500 service technicians, parts store owners, and other automotive aftermarket professionals.

Auto-Wares Group of Companies has also announced its 2024 Supplier Award winners. In addition to Rep of the Year, five companies were recognized for their collaboration, contributions, and success throughout the year.

The awards were voted on by the Auto-Wares store, sales, and leadership teams.

• Gates was named Supplier of the Year for 2024.
• 2024 Rising Star Supplier of the Year: Mevotech / MacPherson Ride
• 2024 Sales & Marketing Supplier of the Year: DRiV
• 2024 Data & Technology Supplier of the Year: Standard Motor Products
• 2024 Outstanding Shipping Supplier of the Year: Bosch