MIDLAND, Mich. — The University of the Aftermarket this fall will welcome the largest class in the history of the Leadership 2.0 executive development experience, with 30 aftermarket professionals representing 23 organizations and virtually every level of the industry supply chain registered to attend.
 
The aftermarket's cornerstone educational program, Leadership 2.0 fosters the development of a new generation of visionary aftermarket executives, according to the university. The 2010-2011 class will convene Sept. 12-17 on the Northwood University campus in Midland, Mich., and April 3-8, 2011, on the university’s West Palm Beach, Fla., campus.

“We’ve seen a significant increase in demand for participation in the Leadership 2.0 program, particularly as recent graduates spread the word about their positive experiences,” said University of the Aftermarket Director Brian Cruickshank, AAP. “We have clearly developed a curriculum and format that reflect the interests of today’s talented young aftermarket leaders.”

Members of the incoming class are:

• Chase Baxley, The Parts House
• Dan Bouchey, Qualis Automotive
• Dean Cameron, Tenneco Inc.
• Tim Clar, Automotive Parts Headquarters
• Peter Daly, NGK Spark Plugs
• Todd Friedt, Affinia Global Brake & Chassis
• Julie Hallauer, Federal-Mogul Corp.
• Frank Hampshire, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association
• Brian Harper, CARQUEST Corp.
• Glenn Heller, GM Customer Care & Aftersales
• Ray Howell, Meineke Car Care Centers
• Jason King, Affinia Group-Wix Filtration
• Fiona Kong, Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association
• Bai Li, M&M Rotors Inc.
• Lisa McGunagle, Federal-Mogul Corp.
• Jennifer Ortiz, Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association
• Charles Osgood, Tenneco Inc.
• Mark Pollard, Activant Solutions Inc.
• Brian Raymond, McLaughlin Automotive Stores
• Glenn Schaefer, CARQUEST Canada Ltd.
• Brad Sechrist, Motown Automotive Distributing Co. Inc.
• Alan Segal, Automotive Supply Associates
• Young Suhr Jr., APW Knox-Seeman Warehouse
• Matthew Taylor, Remy Power Products
• Greg Tellish, Gates Corp.
• Amy Thomas, Chemplex Automotive Group Inc.
• Michael Tucker, Federal-Mogul Corp.
• Amanda Waller, The Timken Co.
• Jacob Ward, Gates Corp.
• Shane Williams, Auto Supply Co.
 
Leadership 2.0 is designed for any mid-level professional working in any segment of the aftermarket, including manufacturing, retail operations, wholesale distributing, program group management, association management and vehicle service operations. The program comprises two intensive five-day sessions conducted on Northwood University’s campuses in Midland, Mich., and West Palm Beach, Fla.
 
For additional information regarding Leadership 2.0 and other University of the Aftermarket programs, visit www.universityoftheaftermarket.com or call 1-800-551-2882.