John Capela

John Capela has extensive experience in the automotive parts industry, having spent nearly three decades at CARQUEST Auto Parts since March 1994. Throughout this time, John has held various roles, including Account Executive to Independently Owned Stores, Regional Director of Sales, E-commerce Specialist/National Account Executive, and Regional Director of Operations. Key responsibilities have included sales training, goal setting, program implementation, and cross-departmental collaboration. Prior to CARQUEST, John worked in Commercial Sales at NAPA Auto Parts and had a brief tenure at PG&E in 1992. John’s career reflects a strong focus on sales, team management, and operational efficiency.