LEESBURG, Va. – The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced that Mark Polke, director, service workshop concepts and technical support services for Robert Bosch LLC, Aftermarket Division, has been elected to serve on the ASE Board of Governors.
 
Polke brings more than 30 years of aftermarket experience to the board, including 20 years at Bridgestone/Firestone as territory sales, operations manager, area sales manager and regional marketing manager. Prior to that, he spent several years as an owner/operator and in other capacities in independent repair shops.
 
“It is an honor to be a member of the board of governors of an organization that I have been part of for so many years,” Polke commented. “Like ASE, Bosch is committed to providing high-quality training that equips technicians with the knowledge and skills to keep them current on the constantly changing technologies in today’s vehicles. I look forward to working with the board to help shape the future of ASE.”
 
“We are pleased to welcome Mark as an ASE Governor and for the knowledge, experience and enthusiasm he brings to the organization,” said Tim Zilke, ASE president and CEO. “The commitment of ASE’s all-volunteer board and the ongoing support by the companies that encourage such talented people to serve are vital to ensuring the ASE program keeps pace with our changing industry.”