MIDLAND, Mich. – The 2009-2010 class of the University of the Aftermarket Leadership 2.0 executive development experience is now sold out. The University has filled all 25 positions in what has become one of the most sought-after executive development opportunities in the motor vehicle aftermarket.
“I am pleased not only with the significant demand for participation in Leadership 2.0, but also the extraordinarily diverse backgrounds represented in our new class,” said University of the Aftermarket Director Brian Cruickshank, AAP. “Parts manufacturers will be working side by side with every level of the aftermarket: warehouse distribution, parts store management, program group management, association management and automotive repair. Participants will come away with an enhanced understanding of the issues and opportunities facing their competitors and customers alike.”
Cruickshank lauded the University of the Aftermarket Foundation for its significant financial investment in the Leadership 2.0 experience through a variety of education scholarships. “The Foundation’s generous support of Leadership 2.0 has helped us attract participants from every level of the aftermarket value chain. This ultimately makes for a more powerful learning experience for everyone.”
Members of the incoming class of Leadership 2.0 are:
· Carl Arnold, NGK Spark Plugs USA
· Gary Bostic, Remy International Inc.
· Justin Dwyer, Heavy Duty America
· Todd Erwin, One Stop Parts Source
· Timothy Feddema, Automotive Parts Headquarters
· Joe Gage, International Parts Warehouse
· James Gonzalez, Gonzalez Auto Parts
· Lisa Henkel, Gates Corp.
· Bill Johnston, Tenneco Inc.
· Paul Kratzer, KYB America LLC
· Matthew Laguardia, U.S. Chemical & Plastics
· Paul Magin, Activant Solutions Inc.
· Mike McKee, Federal-Mogul Corp.
· Thomas Myroniak Jr., Specialty Equipment Market Association
· Tom Piper, ASA Parts Plus
· Sherri Rains, Blitz USA Inc.
· Ron Rossi, Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association
· Scott Sutton, Standard Auto Parts
· Ryan Tarbert, The Timken Co.
· Trevor Tennant, AAP, Piston Ring Service
· Loretto Thompson, CARQUEST
· Dean Toole, Alliance Parts Warehouse LLC
· Debbie Vandecaveye, Tenneco Inc.
· David Vaughan, Eastern Auto Warehousing
· Tony Zanders, Heritage Auto Repair
Leadership 2.0 is designed for any mid-level professional working in any segment of the aftermarket, including manufacturing, retail operations, wholesale distributing, program group management, association management and vehicle service operations. The program comprises two intensive five-day sessions conducted on Northwood University’s campuses in Midland, Mich., and West Palm Beach, Fla.
For additional information regarding Leadership 2.0 and other University of the Aftermarket programs, please visit www.universityoftheaftermarket.com or call 800-551-2882.
