About BMA

WE HAVE BUILT OUR COMPANY ON ONE SIMPLE PRINCIPLE. EVERY CLIENT COUNTS. REGARDLESS OF SIZE. REGARDLESS OF SALES VOLUME.

Bill Murray & Associates has built a reputation as a leader in the automotive aftermarket, heavy duty and hardware industries. We are focused on the ideals of hard work, integrity, and foremost - dependability. With over forty years experience, our agency has enjoyed continued growth by consistently exceeding our clients' expectations.

WE VALUE OUR INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPS ABOVE ALL ELSE.
When it comes to the manufacturers we represent, we are very selective. When we develop new business, we look to foster a partnership with that company for the long term. We visit the manufacturer, learn about them and their operations. We have sales meetings, understand the policies, analyze the marketplace and help find the best business solutions for their company. Year after year, we have successfully grown market share for our manufacturers through hard work and excellent customer service. Our management, team members and office staff are as sales-minded as our sales force and keep a constant watch on the marketplace for opportunities wherever they arise.


History

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OUR LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE DRIVES OUR STRONG WILL TO SUCCEED.

Bill Murray Sr. founded Bill Murray & Associates in 1976 based on his sales management and executive experience with companies including consumer products giant Proctor and Gamble, and later for Purolator Products Company, Arvin Industries and Maremont Corporation.

Bill realized that there was a great opportunity to develop a unique manufacturers' representative agency in the southeast - one that could incorporate the expertise of major executive sales management techniques along with a high quality sales team that would yield superior results for their clients.

Over the past 40+ years, BMA has grown to be one of the premier rep agencies in the automotive aftermarket. In 2003 the torch was passed on to the next generation, Bill Murray Jr, who has been with the company since 1988. As President of BMA, Bill is dedicated to continuing the legacy and vision of his father along with a great team of managers and sales associates.

Along with the industry, BMA has gone thru many changes over the years, evolving into the full-service agency that it is today. BMA is poised to continue the growth and vision that is the core of who we are.

One significant change includes BMA's expansion into the Southwest with the purchase of Marketing and Promotion, Inc. in 2013. Like BMA, MAP has been a family business since its beginning in 1968 and it remains so today. MAP's founder, Walter Pletz and his son Scott play a vital role in the BMA / MAP team.


GREAT SERVICE BEGINS WITH GREAT PEOPLE.

Our outstanding sales team lives by one simple principal: Never quit adding value. Our quality people and reputation for excellence in the aftermarket, heavy duty and hardware industries gives us the credibility to open the doors that matter - doors that we've been opening now for over forty years.

 
Bill Murray Sr.
Bill Murray, Sr.

Chairman
BMA Birmingham Office | 205.979.1824
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Founded BMA in May of 1976

 
Bill Murray Jr.
Bill Murray, Jr.

President / CEO
BMA Birmingham Office | 205.979.1824
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With BMA since September of 1988

 
Chris Kouri
Chris Kouri

President - Western Division
BMA Los Angeles Office | 714.630.2311 | 714.743.3744
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With BMA since

 
Randy Turner
Randy Turner

Senior Vice President - Retail
BMA Memphis Office | 901.521.1000
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With BMA since March of 2016

 
Brad Baker
Brad Baker

Senior Vice President of Sales
BMA Birmingham Office | 205.979.1824
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With BMA since October of 2008

 
Scott Pletz
Scott Pletz

Vice President of Sales - Southwest
BMA / MAP Dallas Office | 214.316.7629
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With BMA since March of 1984

 
Ryan Isbell
Ryan Isbell

Vice President of Finance
BMA Birmingham Office | 205.979.1824
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With BMA since May of 2017

 
Kathryn Kudulis
Kathryn Kudulis

Director of Marketing
BMA Birmingham Office | 205.979.1824
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With BMA since July of 2015

 
Russ Roberson
Russ Roberson

Operations Manager
BMA Birmingham Office | 205.979.1824
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With BMA since July of 1993

 
Amber Yeackle
Amber Yeackle

Director of Communications
BMA Birmingham Office | 205.979.1824
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With BMA since August of 2019

 
Jeff Adams
Jeff Adams

Vice President of Sales
AutoZone & AutoZone, Mexico - BMA Memphis Office | 901.521.1000
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With BMA since September of 1994

 
Yvette Alicea
Yvette Alicea

Sales Support Manager - Heavy Duty
| | 561.427.4516
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With BMA since November of 2022

 
Orlando Alicea
Orlando Alicea

Territory Manager - Heavy Duty
Puerto Rico & Dominican Republic | | 787.662.4019
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With BMA since November of 2022

 
Jack Baker
Jack Baker

Territory Manager
South GA, South AL, South MS, Panhandle and North Florida, and Heavy Duty | | 256.590.8374
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With BMA since October of 2024

 
Dave Bohr
Dave Bohr

Director of Category Management
BMA Memphis Office | 901.521.1000
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With BMA since October of 2012

 
Mike Bryant
Mike Bryant

Vice President of Specialty Accounts
Northern California | | 925.784.4132
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Scott Calvin
Scott Calvin

Vice President of Sales
Northern CA, Hawaii & Montana | | 916.584.5791
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Bob Casper
Bob Casper

Territory Manager - Heavy Duty
NC, SC & VA | | 843.360.0763
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With BMA since March of 2017

 
Richard Cornett
Richard Cornett

Territory Manager
NC, SC, VA, WV | 540.759.6444
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With BMA since April of 2015

 
Nick Crowder
Nick Crowder

Sales Manager
GA, East TN, Heavy Duty - BMA Birmingham Office | 205.747.7592
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With BMA since January of 2011

 
Keith Duffelle
Keith Duffelle

Senior Account Executive
Advance Auto Parts - BMA Raleigh Office | 919.307.3891
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With BMA since July of 1990

 
Steve Escarsega
Steve Escarsega

Senior Territory Manager
Southern California & Colorado | 714.630.2311 | 714.381.8032
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Carlos Everest
Carlos Everest

Senior Territory Manager - AutoZone MX
AutoZone MX - BMA Mexico Office | +52.81.1769.2425 | +521.81.1611.9944
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With BMA since August of 2017

 
Fabiana Fernandez
Fabiana Fernandez

Administrative Assistant - Heavy Duty
| | 561.889.3026
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With BMA since November of 2022

 
Jose Gonzalez
Jose Gonzalez

Territory Manager
Dallas & West Texas | 318.900.1325
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With BMA since April 2022

 
Rita Granillo
Rita Granillo

Inside Sales Support
BMA Los Angeles Office | 714.630.2311 | 714.225.5210
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Bucky Green
Bucky Green

Vice President of Sales
Arizona, Utah & New Mexico | | 602.791.1088
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Clifton Gurley
Clifton Gurley

Senior Account Executive
West Tennessee, Walmart, Orgill & Highline | 901.490.4357
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With BMA since April of 2022

 
Consuelo Guzman
Consuelo Ortegon Guzman

Senior Account Executive
BMA Mexico Office | +(52) 81 83868194 | +(52) 1 81 10405529
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With BMA since June of 2013

 
Jack Hardy
Jack Hardy

Vice President of Sales - Western Division
Southern California | 714.630.2311 | 714.743.2310
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Carlos Hernandez Sr.
Carlos Hernandez, Sr.

Territory Manager
South & Central FL | 305.279.4632
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With BMA since February of 1994

 
Carlos Hernandez Jr.
Carlos Hernandez, Jr.

Territory Manager
North & Central FL, Heavy Duty | 305.279.4632
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With BMA since January of 1998

 
Greg Kouri
Greg Kouri

Senior Territory Manager
Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho & Montana | | 303.547.5683
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With BMA since August of 2024

 
Jack Lowry
Jack Lowry

Territory Manager
Houston, San Antonio & West TX | 832.493.4599
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With BMA since September of 2007

 
Terrance Maddox
Terrance Maddox

Senior Account Executive
O'Reilly Auto Parts - BMA Springfield Office | | 417.848.6754
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With BMA since September of 2017

 
Matt McKenna
Matt McKenna

Vice President of Sales
NAPA / GPC | 678.493.3401
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With BMA since July of 2006

 
Rich Merchant
Rich Merchant

Vice President of Sales
BMA Raleigh Office | 919.307.3891 | 919.673.2901
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With BMA since April of 2024

 
Mike Meritt
Mike Meritt

Senior Territory Manager
Oregon, Washington & Idaho | | 360.878.7455
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Will Murray
Will Murray

Senior Account Executive
NAPA / GPC - BMA Birmingham Office | 205.979.1824
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With BMA since May 2021

 
Kate Murray
Kate Murray

Account Executive
Advance Auto Parts - BMA Birmingham Office | 205.979.1824 | 205.568.1419
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With BMA since October of 2024

 
Carly Murray
Carly Murray

Account Executive
O'Reilly Auto Parts - BMA Birmingham Office | 205.979.1824
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With BMA since October of 2023

 
Lisa Osborn
Lisa Osborn

Director of Administration
BMA Los Angeles Office | 714.630.2311 | 714.943.5267
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Jim Price
Jim Price

Senior Territory Manager
Northern California | | 916.284.4844
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Randy Richmond
Randy Richmond

Territory Manager
AR, LA, E. OK & E. TX | 501.425.3615
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With BMA since January of 2013

 
Andy Stepka
Andy Stepka

Vice President of Sales - Heavy Duty
GA, TN, AL & MS | | 770.329.7057
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With BMA since March of 2017

 
Geoff Tolley
Geoff Tolley

Senior Account Executive
Advance Auto - BMA Raleigh Office | 919.307.3891 | 540.819.0774
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With BMA since April of 2019

 
Chris Ward
Chris Ward

Senior Account Executive
AutoZone - BMA Memphis Office | 901.521.1000 | 214.733.0939
[email protected]
With BMA since July of 2015

 
Chris Wyart
Chris Wyart

Senior Territory Manager
Southern California & Nevada | 714.630.2311 | 714.404.3222
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