O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Announces Executive Management Changes

Mr. Shaw has been an O'Reilly Team Member for 24 years. His career with the Company began at the store level as a parts specialist and he has held store manager, district manager, regional manager, divisional vice-president and vice-president positions prior to his current role as Senior Vice-President of Store Operations and Sales, a position that he assumed in 2004. During his tenure with the Company, Mr. Shaw has worked in multiple markets across the country and has lead the store operations integration of several major acquisitions. In his new role as Executive Vice-President of Store Operations and Sales, Mr. Shaw will assume full responsibility for all store operations and sales.

Mr. Henslee added, "We are steadfast in our commitment to long-term profitable growth and we are confident that both Ted and Jeff will provide our operations and real estate teams with the leadership necessary to drive our growth. We are very fortunate to have a strong bench of very talented and experienced vice-presidents and senior managers within our organization who will provide us with great leadership long into the future."

About O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. is one of the largest specialty retailers of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories in the United States, serving both the do-it-yourself and professional service provider markets. Founded in 1957 by the O'Reilly family, the Company operated 3,896 stores in 39 states as of September 30, 2012.

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