MIDLAND, Mich. – Members of the 2010-2011 class of the University of the Aftermarket Leadership 2.0 program reconvened yesterday on Northwood University’s campus in West Palm Beach, Fla., for nearly a full week of intensive learning, problem solving and networking. This year’s class includes 27 professionals representing virtually every level of the aftermarket, including manufacturing, distribution, association management and vehicle service.
Offered annually with significant financial support from the independent University of the Aftermarket Foundation, Leadership 2.0 is the motor vehicle aftermarket industry’s signature executive development experience. The program comprises two weeks of industry-focused study, discussion and skills development. Demand for admission to the program has set new records in each of the past four years.
Session II began with a keynote address by Pete Kornafel, vice chairman, CARQUEST Corp. Topics that will be covered throughout the week include “A Passion for Aftermarket Leadership,” “Aftermarket Economics,” “Group Leadership/Group Dynamics,” “Effective Negotiations” and “Ethical Dilemmas for Leaders.” In addition, University of the Aftermarket Director Brian Cruickshank, MAAP, will present an overview of key lessons learned from past Leadership 2.0 classes.
The highlight of Session II for many participants will be the presentation of team research projects completed during the intercession period. The winning team will go on to present its findings at the 2011 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, May 18-19 in Chicago.
“What makes Leadership 2.0 unique is the level of knowledge and enthusiasm each participant brings to the table,” Cruickshank said. “Every year participants tell me they have come away from this experience with a much deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our industry, and they also have important new skills for use in addressing these issues.”
Exclusive to aftermarketNews, four participants in this week’s Leadership 2.0 experience will send reports from Palm Beach, blogging about their daily experiences in the program.
Members of the 2010-2011 Leadership 2.0 class are:
Chase Baxley, The Parts House
Dan Bouchey, Qualis Automotive
Tim Clark, Automotive Parts Headquarters
Peter Daley, NGK Spark Plugs
Aaron DiBucci, Independent
Todd Friedt, Affinia Global Brake & Chassis
Julie Hallauer, Federal-Mogul Corp.
Brian Harper, CARQUEST Corp.
Glenn Heller, GM Customer Care & Aftersales
Ray Howell, Meineke Car Care Centers
Jason King, Affinia Group – Wix Filtration
Bai Li, M&M Rotors Inc.
Lisa McGunagle, Federal-Mogul Corp.
Jennifer Ortiz, Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association
Charles Osgood, Tenneco Inc.
Mark Pollard, Activant Solutions Inc.
Brian Raymond, McLaughlin Automotive Stores
Glenn Schaefer, CARQUEST Canada Ltd.
Brad Sechrist, Motown Automotive Distributing Co. Inc.
Alan Segal, Automotive Supply Associates
Young Suhr Jr., APW Knox-Seeman Warehouse
Matthew Taylor, Remy Power Products
Greg Tellish, Gates Corp.
Michael Tucker, Federal-Mogul Corp.
Amanda Waller, The Timken Co.
Jacob Ward, Gates Corp.
Shane Williams, Auto Supply Co.
For additional information regarding Leadership 2.0 and other University of the Aftermarket programs, visit www.universityoftheaftermarket.com or call 1-800-551-2882.
