He played an important role in the development and growth of the National Automotive Parts Association, including their classification system, and still serves as a director for the organization.

Genuine Parts Company Inductees and Awardees
1993 Awardee Dan Askey
1997 Inductee Joseph R. Degnan
1989 Awardee Earl Dolive
1981 Inductee Carlyle Fraser
2020 Inductee Thomas Gallagher
1991 Inductee William C. Hatcher
1992 Inductee Wilton D. Looney
1995 Awardee John J. Scalley
1997 Awardee Carol Yancey