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Lee Auto Parts, Inc. was founded in September 1976, by the father and son team of Mike and Phill Porpora. The first store occupied 3900 square feet in a shopping center in Des Plaines, IL. "Our mission was simple; offer quality parts with superior service" states company president, Phill Porpora. As the family business grew, the second location was opened in Arlington Heights in 1980 and a third store was added in Morton Grove in 1982. As the company continued to expand, the owners were able to begin buying direct from the manufacturers and built a 40,000 square foot facility to house our flagship Lee Auto Parts Headquarters in Des Plaines. Fast-forward to current day and you will find 21 Lee Auto Parts stores and 3 affiliated warehouses throughout the Chicagoland area. We employ over 300 team members and maintain a mutli-million dollar inventory. Lee Auto Parts, Inc. is one of the largest suppliers of auto parts and accessories in the United States and ranks as one of the top distributors in the Mid-West (according to AWDA 2004 Top 50 Auto Parts Distributors/Automotive Aftermarket News. Built on the foundation of superior customer service, we have been recognized for exceeding the expectations of our customers. It is our goal to continue with the philosophy that we are partners with our customers, vendors and team members and strive to continue to be the best in inventory, delivery, training and business solutions.