Positioning For Advocacy In A Changing Environment
Several trends have emerged across our society and industry in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and global lockdowns.
Jill Trotta Promoted To RepairPal’s Executive Team As Head of Industry Advocacy And Sales
The automotive technology company now features an executive team represented by three women, as Trotta joins Jennifer Steeves-Kiss, chief product and marketing officer, and Kathleen Long, vice president and general manager.
Auto Care Association Launches New Advocacy Website
The association says this new advocacy platform provides a “one-stop-shop” for auto care professionals and their customers to contact legislators via email, phone or social media to express their views on issues that impact the auto care industry.
Auto Care Association Grassroots Advocacy Panel: Start Small, Tell Your Story
Don’t think your business is too small to influence legislation that affects the auto care industry, attendees of the Auto Care Association’s Better Business Through Grassroots Advocacy panel discussion heard on Monday at AAPEX.
Trevor Martin Honored With Federated Industry Advocacy Award
The annual Federated Industry Advocacy Award honors a Federated member for their selfless contributions to the advancement of the auto care industry. Previous winners include Don Bickle Jr., president of S&W Supply and Warehouse Inc.; and Tim Trudnowski, president of Parts Wholesalers Inc.
Cliff Hovis Recognized With Federated Industry Advocacy Award
The award is presented annually to a Federated member in recognition of selfless contributions to the auto care industry.
Federated Honors Member Don Bickle Jr. With Industry Advocacy Award
The award was presented by Tim Trudnowski, president of Spokane-based Parts Wholesalers Inc., chairman of AWDA and last year’s recipient of the Federated Industry Advocacy Award.
AAIA Unveils New Government Advocacy Website
New site features improved action center, AAPAC resources and other tools.
Federated Honors Member Tim Trudnowski with Industry Advocacy Award
Trudnowski is president of Spokane-based Parts Wholesalers Inc., one of Federated’s oldest members. He currently serves as vice chairman of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), a position he assumed in October 2011.
Dick Beirne Honored with Federated’s Industry Advocacy Award
Beirne, president of United Auto Supply in La Crosse, Wis., is currently serving as treasurer of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA). Beirne has served for many years on the AWDA Board of Governors, including a term as chairman when AWDA was transitioning to its current status as a segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). He was recognized with Federated’s Industry Advocacy Award at Federated’s annual national meeting held recently in Orlando, Fla.