AARON REED
Research Analyst
Aaron joined Northcoast Research in January 2022 as a Research Analyst covering Retail Auto Parts and Industrial Manufacturing sectors. Previous to joining Northcoast Research, Aaron worked at National City Bank, PNC Bank, and 5/3rd Bank.
Aaron has a significant network of industry contacts throughout the automotive industry through his personal experience in vehicle restoration and national racing events. His personal ties have proven invaluable in covering the Industrial Manufacturing and Retail Auto Parts sectors and developing on-the-ground contacts (e.g., parts, mechanics, and sales representatives).
Aaron earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Sales Management degree from the University of Akron.
INDUSTRIES
INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION & MANUFACTURING
Companies Covered
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. – AIT
Snap-On Tools – SNA
Tennant Company – TNN
W.W. Grainger, Inc. – GWW
RETAIL AUTO PARTS
Companies Covered
Advance Auto Parts – AAP
AutoZone Inc. – AZO
Genuine Parts Company – GPC
O’Reilly Automotive Inc. – ORLY