Collision Advice Legacy Group Names ALLDATA As A Preferred Partner For Repair Information Technology
Only a handful of vendors have earned the “Preferred Partner” designation from Collision Advice Legacy Group Cooperative. The honor is reserved for vendors that meet or exceed standards of excellence for collision shops’ repair needs, as determined by the board of directors of the Collision Advice Legacy Group.
CAWA Chair Dan Hanson Jr. Appoints Two Industry Associates To Board
The new appointees are George Hritz of the California Automotive Teachers organization, and Heather Williamson of Carquest.
Shigehiro Matsuoka Appointed President And CEO Of Hino North America
Matsuoka succeeds Yoshinori Noguchi who will step down as president and CEO of the medium- and heavy-duty truck manufacturer.
MEMA Names Bill Long To Lead Motor Vehicle Parts Supplier Association At Critical Time
Long was selected by the MEMA board of directors after a national search conducted by Egon Zehnder to replace former MEMA President and CEO Steve Handschuh, who retired in December 2018.
John Minor Named Recipient Of 2019 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Industry Hall Of Fame Award
“John has always been one of the most inspiring leaders I have encountered and a great friend for over 30 years,” said Tim Kraus, president and chief operating officer of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association and longtime friend of Minor. “I was always fascinated with how his people all had the same values, enthusiasm and love for the industry as John has always projected.”
Eaton Announces New Chief Technology Officer For Industrial Sector
In this new role, Christine Barman is responsible for leading Eaton’s Industrial Sector technology strategy and providing overall direction and guidance for engineering and technology enhancement initiatives within the Industrial Sector; which includes the Vehicle, eMobility, Aerospace and Hydraulics businesses.
Motorcar Parts Of America Expands Sales Team
Motorcar Parts of America has announced the appointments of automotive aftermarket industry veterans Ron Aparicio as a director – retail sales, and Melonie Pickett as senior account manager.
Washbish Named Northwood Outstanding Business Leader
Conceived by Dr. Arthur E. Turner, co-founder of Northwood University, and established by the Northwood University Board of Trustees in 1981, the annual Outstanding Business Leader Awards program recognizes leaders in the American free enterprise system.
Five Minutes With Daniel Tristan, International Sales Manager, Tracer Products
Every so often, our editorial staff selects one aftermarket industry professional to get to know a little better. Participants are asked to respond to a series of questions that can be answered in about the same amount of time you might spend chatting at the office coffee pot or waiting for an elevator. In today’s installment of “Five Minutes With,” we get to know a little more about Daniel Tristan, international sales manager for Tracer Products. Tristan was recently appointed as vice chair of AASA’s Overseas Automotive Council.
Schwartz Advisors’ Experts Discuss Industry Change At CAWA Event
The Summer Educational Forum was part of CAWA’s two-day leadership event.