MIDLAND, Mich. – A near-record class of 23 motor vehicle aftermarket professionals today received University of the Aftermarket AAP (Automotive Aftermarket Professional) or MAAP (Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional) certificates in a November 3 graduation ceremony during 2010 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas.
 
The professional certificates were conferred by University of the Aftermarket Director Brian Cruickshank, MAAP, and Northwood University President and CEO Dr. Keith Pretty.
 
“The size of this year’s class is a sign of strength for our industry, as a growing number of aftermarket organizations and individuals have embraced the need for business, management and leadership education,” Cruickshank said.
 
The 2010 University of the Aftermarket graduates are:

MAAP
• Robert Egan, Federal-Mogul Corp.
• Steven Hoellein, Felt Auto Parts & Machine Shop
• Scott Luckett, AAIA
• David Mestdagh, Continental
• Mort Schwartz, Schwartz Advisors
• Trevor Tennant, Piston Ring Service
• Dennis Welvaert, Dayco Products, LLC
• Brian Cruickshank, Northwood University

AAP
• Nancy Andersen, Robert Bosch LLC
• Timothy Bruin, Robert Bosch LLC
• Fred Bunting, Auto-Wares Group of Companies
• Robert Christy, Dayco Products, LLC
• Raymond Datt, Schwartz Advisors LLC
• Thomas Harrington, McLaughlin Automotive Stores
• Scott Howat, Affinia Group Inc.
• Aaron Lowe, AAIA
• Roger McCollum, N.A. Williams Co.
• David Miller, Gates Corp.
• Michael Mohler, National Pronto Association
• Sam Okimoto, R.L. Polk & Company
• Stephen Okolski, AGS Company
• Brian Raymond, McLaughlin Automotive Stores
• Ronald Rossi, AAIA

The University of the Aftermarket offers the AAP and MAAP designation programs to recognize long-term commitment to the aftermarket and professional development through programs and courses offered by the University and its industry association partners. Developed in partnership by AAIA, the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association, MEMA, and Northwood University, these programs highlight both the educational and professional achievements of each recipient and, by extension, demonstrate the resulting competitive advantage for their employers and the aftermarket industry.