Young Auto Care Network Group Hosts Inaugural Leadership Conference

Young Auto Care Network Group Hosts Inaugural Leadership Conference

The conference takes place in conjunction with the Auto Care Association Spring Leadership Days and is designed for young professionals in the auto care industry who are under the age of 40.

YANG - Network Group - LogoThe Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) of the Auto Care Association will host its first YANG Leadership Conference on May 6-7 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Florida. The conference takes place in conjunction with the Auto Care Association Spring Leadership Days and is designed for young professionals under the age of 40 in the auto care industry.
The conference provides seven hours of education to enhance leadership skills, sharpen global perspective on the auto care industry and develop relationships with peers. Attendees are eligible to receive CEU credits toward their AAP or MAAP designation from the University of the Aftermarket.
Education sessions include:
· “Celebrations, Technology, Leadership and Fourth Meal, They Have More in Common Than You Realize,” presented by John Washbish, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
· “How Globalization is Impacting the Business” panel discussion
· “Technology-Related Opportunities and Challenges for the Automotive Aftermarket,” presented by Donna Long, Dorman Products
· “ Telematics – The Connected” Car
“YANG has developed this program as a stepping stone between your basic educational conference and the available more intense executive programs,” said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association. “This is the perfect opportunity for your company’s rising star who is seeking to move up in their career and this industry.”
Registration is $550 and includes all meals and an evening excursion on Friday, May 6. The deadline to register is April 1, and only YANG members can attend.
Click here to register online.

You May Also Like

Majority of Independent Repair Shops View Vehicle Data Access as Top Business Issue

Eighty-four percent of independent repair shops made that claim, surpassing other timely considerations, like technician recruitment and retention and inflation.

Right to repair 2

The Auto Care Association released results from a new nationwide survey of repair shops highlighting the challenges that independent repair facilities face when servicing vehicles, often forcing them to turn away business.

The results indicate:

84% of independent repair shops view vehicle repair and maintenance data access as the top issue for their business, surpassing other timely considerations, like technician recruitment and retention and inflation. 

MEMA Launches At-Home Repair Campaign

MEMA announced the next step in the campaign to get the REPAIR Act passed, asking aftermarket suppliers to get involved.

Right to repair QR code 1400
Remanufacturing Roadshow & Annual Conference Set for June

The event will take place June 25-26 in Greenville, SC.

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Announces Reman Roadshow, Annual Conference
MEMA Partners on Enhanced Aftermarket Logistics Solutions 

The MEMA, eShipping Partner Program offers MEMA member companies a robust transportation management platform.

Shaw Assumes Leadership of MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers

Collin Shaw succeeds Julie Fream who served 10 years in the position.

Collin Shaw promoted at MEMA

Other Posts

High Performance Expo to Debut in Charlotte

The inaugural High Performance Expo (HPX) will be held from June 3-5, 2025, at the Charlotte Convention Center.

The High Performance Expo to Debut in Charlotte
ACC Provides Sneak Peek into Conference Speakers

Many thought leaders will share their knowledge on the latest trends, strategies and innovations in automotive communications. 

Automotive Communications Council
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Forms New CEO Council

The council brings together executives from the automotive, commercial vehicle and remanufacturing sectors.

AAPEX Named One of 50 Fastest-Growing Shows in 2023  

This is the second consecutive year that AAPEX earned a spot in TSE’s Fastest 50 Class.