MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers' Danielle Kaspar Promoted

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers’ Danielle Kaspar Promoted

Kaspar, director of programs & commercial vehicle aftermarket, will integrate commercial suppliers into the association.

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers announced the promotion of Danielle Kaspar to director of programs and commercial vehicle aftermarket.

In this new role, Kaspar will expand the scope and membership of the Mobility Technology Council (MTC) and Business Technology Council (BTC). She is leading the effort to develop enhanced member value for and integrate commercial vehicle supplier members within the recently expanded association, which includes automotive, commercial vehicle and remanufacturing suppliers, MEMA says. Kaspar also has been assigned to help lead MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers’ mission to broaden its technology reach. 

In addition to her management of the BTC and MTC, Danielle will continue to manage the Heavy Duty Marketing & Sales Forum (HDMSF) and the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Representatives Council (HDMRC). Specifically within the Business Technology Council, she will manage the Council’s Think Tanks, which are “the place to be” for member companies that wish to discuss critical technology topics and issues, MEMA adds. Danielle is raising awareness of the BTC Technology Innovation Award, while also helping facilitate the new Heavy Duty e-Commerce Committee (HDeC). 

“Danielle’s contributions to our team are intelligent, focused, and committed to maximizing MEMA’s positive impact in the aftermarket industry,” said Chris Gardner, senior vice president of programs and technology at MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. “We look forward to seeing Danielle’s strong, continued efforts to bring the technology aspects of the aftermarket to light through the various councils and forums that she leads.” 

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