AutoZone

AutoZone is the largest auto parts chain in the U.S. and it's starting to expand internationally with about 100 stores in Mexico and Puerto Rico. In 2006, it had sales of nearly $6 billion and profits of $569 million.

Political contributions
AutoZone gave $19,500 to federal candidates in the 2006 election through its political action committee - 5% to Democrats and 95% to Republicans.

Personnel
Key executives and 2006 pay:
 * William C. Rhodes III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, $1,170,000
 * Harry L. Goldsmith, Executive Vice President, $539,000
 * Robert D. Olsen, Executive Vice President of Mexico, $539,000
 * James A. Shea, Executive Vice President of Merchandising & Marketing, $635,000
 * Bradley W. Bacon, Executive Vice President, $461,000

Selected AutoZone board members:
 * Charles M. Elson, Director of HealthSouth Corporation
 * J.R. Hyde, III, Director of FedEx Corporation
 * W. Andrew McKenna, Former Senior Vice President-Strategic Business Development, Home Depot
 * Theodore W. Ullyot, Former Chief of Staff to U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales and Former Deputy Assistant to George W. Bush

Contact details
123 South Front Street Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 901-495-6500 Fax: 901-495-8300 Web: http://www.autozone.com