MIDLAND, Mich. – The University of the Aftermarket will award Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) and Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) certificates and pins to 20 industry veterans during next week’s Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas.
 
The University of the Aftermarket’s designation programs recognize long-term commitment to the aftermarket and professional development through programs and courses offered by the University and its association partners. Developed in partnership with AAIA, AASA, AWDA, 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.
 
AAP and MAAP certificates and pins will be presented by University of the Aftermarket Director Brian Cruickshank, MAAP, and Northwood University President and CEO Dr. Keith Pretty during a luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Venetian.
 
“We are receiving more calls and emails than ever from industry professionals who want to earn these important designations,” Cruickshank said. “We encourage all aftermarket participants to contact our offices to determine which past activities may have already earned them credit toward their AAP or MAAP and to put together a plan to finish their studies over the next year.”
 
The 2011 graduates of the AAP and MAAP designation programs are:
            
AAP
            • Fadi M. Arwani, Seven Stars Filters Factory
            • Robert G. Bostic, Remy Power Products
            • C. Arlene Davis, AAIA
            • Dennis E. DeCola, Dayco Products LLC
            • Jeremy Denton, AASA
            • Aaron D. DiBucci, CTL North America
            • Lisa Y. Henkel, Gates Corp.
            • Susan L. Kalish, AAIA
            • Susan W. Medick, AAIA
            • Thomas Myroniak, SEMA
            • Jennifer M. Ortiz, AAIA
            • Daniel W. Rader, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
            • Darrell Wade, N.A. Williams
            • Richard D. White, AAIA
 
MAAP
            • Fred A. Bunting, Auto-Wares Group of Companies
            • Jack A. Cameron, AASA
            • J. Barry Harris, The Timken Co.
            • Susan W. Medick, AAIA
            • David T. Segal, Automotive Supply Associates
            • Robert M. Segal, Automotive Supply Associates