Multi Parts has announced the SPARK2016 Guiding Lights. The group of 23 aftermarket professionals is partnering with Multi Parts as part of this year’s SPARK Initiative. The Guiding Lights will provide students with access and insight into the industry’s largest gathering, AAPEX 2016, being held Nov. 1-3, in Las Vegas.
“SPARK doesn’t happen without these volunteers,” said Multi Parts President Brian Cohn. “Their very unique experiences and insights are the real fuel behind the power of SPARK. The SPARK students are inspired by our Guiding Lights. They understand that these professionals have successfully made their way in our industry. Our Guiding Lights’ willingness to join us for SPARK is one of the most gratifying and essential aspects of this initiative.”
Fourteen students, selected by Multi Parts for their demonstrated interest in pursuing careers in the core business areas of the automotive aftermarket, will shadow Guiding Lights throughout their time at SPARK2016 and within the AAPEX show. The Guiding Lights offer students a personal introduction to the industry, designed to broaden their understanding of what aftermarket professionals do and how they might pursue careers alongside them.
SPARK2016 Guiding Lights:
Jarod Adams
Director of Product Marketing, Bosch Automotive Aftermarket
David Boer
Vice President of Marketing, NGK Spark Plugs (USA) and Wells Vehicle Electronics
Brian Cruickshank
Director, University of the Aftermarket – Northwood University
Ira Davis
President, AutoFocus Consulting & Research LLC
General Manager, Alliance of Independent Manufacturers
Tom Fritsche
Director of Product Management, Beck/Arnley
Martin Gold
President, Gold n’ Brown Consulting
Julian Hentze
Sales and Marketing Director, Global Parts Distributors
Scott Howat
Director of Sales and Marketing, Gates North American Aftermarket
Ted Hughes
Marketing Manager, MAHLE Aftermarket Inc.
Rich Jolivet
Vice President Global Sourcing & Product Management, Autopart International
Kevin Judge
Director of Automotive Marketing, NTN Bearing Corporation of America
Brandon Kight
Director of Marketing & Program Development, MotoRad
Judy Love
Regional Marketing Manager Automotive Aftermarket, Schaeffler Group USA
Meagan Moody
Regional Head of NA Communications and Marketing Analyst, ZF Services
Melinda Oram
Demand Planner – Fuel Systems, Delphi Product & Service Solutions
Jon Owens, MAAP
Vice President of Market Development, AutoMD.com
Mike Palm
Vice President of Marketing & Brand Management, CRP Automotive
Alex Parker
Executive Vice President, Redline Detection
Luke Perkowski
Director, Marketing & Product Management, ATP Automotive
Ryan Smith
Sales and Marketing Manager, Cloyes Gear and Products Inc.
Vic Tarasik
Owner, Vic’s Precision Automotive
Beth Skove
Marketing Director, Valeo Service USA & Canada
Brian Wheeler
Corporate Marketing and Communications Manager, Dayco
