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ATP President Dick Wolff Dies

Richard "Dick" Wolff, the President of ATP-Inc., died suddenly on Nov. 14. Wolff was one of the founders of Automatic Transmission Parts, Inc. which was formed in 1955. Wolff was active in many industry organizations. He was very active in Project TEAM, an organization which helped educate young people for a career as automotive technicians. He was also involved in many community organizations and formerly sat on the board of a major bank in the Chicagoland area.

From MEMA Industry News

Richard “Dick” Wolff, the President of ATP-Inc., died suddenly on Nov. 14. Wolff was one of the founders of Automatic Transmission Parts, Inc. which was formed in 1955.

Wolff was active in many industry organizations. He was very active in Project TEAM, an organization which helped educate young people for careers as automotive technicians. He was also involved in many community organizations and formerly sat on the board of a major bank in the Chicagoland area.

Wolff is survived by his wife, three children and five grandchildren.

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