Northwood University is recognizing seven supporters of educational initiatives and learning within the automotive aftermarket industry during its annual Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Awards.
The Northwood University Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Award is given annually to industry leaders throughout the country who have made noteworthy contributions to education, on any level, inside or outside of the industry, the university said. The awards were developed in partnership with the Auto Care Association, Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association, Motor & Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (MEMA) and Northwood University. Recipients will receive their honors at a luncheon program held during AAPEX, which is set for Nov. 1-3 in Las Vegas.
This year’s honorees include:
- Randy Buller, CEO, Parts Authority, New Hyde Park, New York
- Michael C. Buzzard, partner, Schwartz Advisors, La Jolla, California
- Arthur “Bo” Fisher, CEO/owner, Fisher Auto Parts, Staunton, Virginia
- Dr. Donald James, CEO, Solero Technologies, Rochester Hills
- Brian Norko, senior vice president, commercial business operations, Niterra North America, Inc. (formerly NGK Spark Plugs), Wixom, Michigan
- Aaron Schaffer, director of marketing services, Standard Motor Products, Long Island, New York.
- Chris Williams, president and CEO, NA Williams, Atlanta, Georgia
The awards will be presented during a luncheon at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Venetian Hotel. Northwood students enrolled in the Automotive Aftermarket Management program will present the awards to the honorees.
To attend the awards luncheon, register online at https://connect.northwood.edu/aamealuncheon by Monday, Oct. 23.
