NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – Industry veteran Tony Molla will join the staff of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) beginning May 11 as its new vice president. The newly created position will include participating in industry events and building industry relations. He will work closely with the Mecahnical and Collision Division Operations Committees on their projects and activities.
Dan Risley, president/executive director of ASA, said, “ASA is poised for growth and adding a well-respected industry veteran with all-star caliber talent such as Tony will benefit ASA members and the industry. He embodies our philosophy and approach of working together with the industry, and we are fortunate to have him join our team.”
Molla comes to ASA after working with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for 15 years, including holding the position of vice president of communications. Prior to that, he spent nine years as editorial director of Motor Age magazine and Automotive Body Repair News (ABRN). He also is an ASE-certified automotive technician, past president of the Automotive Communications Council and a regular presenter and moderator at many annual industry events. He is an honorary lifetime member of the Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide (MACS) and an associate member of the Society of Automotive Engineers.
Molla says he looks forward to extending ASA’s reach and prominence in the industry, and welcomes the new responsibilities of the job. “My personal relationship with ASA goes back many years, and I am honored to continue my service to the industry as part of Dan’s management team. As the premier industry association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses, ASA has a key role to play in giving a voice to those who keep America moving, and I’m excited at the opportunity to help grow the organization for the benefit of our members and the industry at large,” said Molla.
