For Immediate Release:
November 3, 2025
MANASSAS, VA – Professional automotive recycler Shannon Nordstrom of Nordstrom Automotive in Garretson, South Dakota was recently welcomed as the new President of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA). Nordstrom was formally confirmed as President on October 17, 2025, during the Association’s 82nd Annual Convention and Exposition in Birmingham, Alabama. Nordstrom has been an active ARA volunteer for many years in his capacity as Chair of the Certification Committee and has served on ARA’s Executive Committee since 2022.
“I stand here tonight as one of you, a proud automotive recycler,” said Nordstrom in his first remarks as Association President. “I am someone that has benefited from being part of the ARA community since attending my first Convention in Denver in 1996. My experience of growing our business with the help of many, some that are in this very room tonight, inspires me to lead and give back to the industry that I love. We are not perfect, but we will do our best and we will all continue to grow and learn together. My experience of my journey will be used to help lead the Executive Committee as we work together for the best interest of our members and the industry. I am prepared and ready to lead ARA for the next year.”
Shannon is the Vice President and General Manager of Nordstrom’s Automotive Inc. He and his wife Tamie are the owners of the operation that has 80 employees. Nordstrom’s has different divisions including Full-Service Automotive Recycling, Ewe Pullet Self-Service Used Auto Parts, Nordstrom’s Repairables, and Nordstrom’s Installation and Diagnostic Center.
Nordstrom’s unexpected business was born on their family’s rural dairy farm by Art and Marie Nordstrom, Shannon’s parents, who were in attendance in Birmingham as their son began his tenure as Association President. The business was started from the necessity to survive and guided by their family’s hard work and newfound faith. Shannon joined his parents full-time in 1988 with five employees. Working together, they have been able to learn and reach new goals every year. The business is located on the same land today and has grown to be a nationally recognized Certified Automotive Recycler.
Nordstrom’s Automotive, Inc. has been members of ARA since 1983 and Shannon has been Chair of the ARA Certification Committee since 2002. Nordstrom’s is also a member of URG and a proud member of Team PRP. Shannon is one of the founders of the Nationally Syndicated “Under the Hood Show with the Motor Medics” show on Radio, Podcast and just recently adding video on YouTube. Nordstrom’s was the ARA CAR Star award winner in 2018 and Shannon has twice been recognized as ARA Member of the Year in 2015 and 2021.
“Shannon’s passion and enthusiasm for the professional automotive recycling industry is contagious,” said ARA Executive Director, Vince Edivan. “He is a born leader with the skills to bring the best out of any team. He is diplomatic, optimistic, and generous with his time and energy. I look forward to having him at the helm of ARA and am excited about what we will accomplish together over the next year.”
Since 1943, the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) represents an industry dedicated to the efficient removal and reuse of “green” automotive parts and the proper recycling of inoperable motor vehicles. ARA represents the interests of over 4,500 auto recycling facilities in the United States and fourteen other countries around the world. With programs such as the Certified Automotive Recycler Program (CAR), Green Recycled Parts, and other partnerships, ARA members continue to provide consumers with quality, low-cost alternatives for vehicle replacement parts, while preserving our environment for a “green” tomorrow.
To learn more about the Association, visit ARA’s Home Page at www.a-r-a.org or call (571) 208-0428
For More Information Contact:
Vince Edivan (vince@a-r-a.org
Executive Director
(571) 208-042
