From left to right, Brian Cruickshank, director of the University of the Aftermarket, and Dr. Keith Pretty, Northwood University President, accept a $10,000 donation from NGK, presented by Michael Schwab, VP aftermarket, NGK Spark Plugs.

Yesterday during AAPEX in Las Vegas, Michael Schwab, vice president, aftermarket, NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), announced a major contribution to the University of the Aftermarket. The company has donated $10,000 to the program.

The University of the Aftermarket is an educational alliance of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association and is an operating unit of Northwood University. The University of the Aftermarket provides business, management and leadership education to professionals in the motor vehicle aftermarket through online, custom, conference and partnership educational opportunities. Through these programs, the University awards CEU credit that can be applied toward completion of the aftermarket’s Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) or Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) designations.
 
During the event at NGK’s booth, Northwood University President and CEO Dr. Keith Pretty and University of the Aftermarket Director Brian Cruickshank, MAAP, accepted the contribution from NGK.