MEMA Ushers in a New Era of Leadership for 2024

MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association (MEMA), announced its new chairman, board members and executive committee for 2024, marking a milestone in the organization’s 120-year journey toward future advancements.

Kurk Wilks, president and CEO, Mann + Hummel, will lead MEMA as chairman of the board of directors, MEMA said. The organization also named its 2024 executive committee and newly elected board members.

2024 Executive Committee:

First Vice Chairman: Jon Husby, president and CEO, ADAC;
Second Vice Chairman: Eric Steinbecher, president automotive aftermarket – Americas, Schaeffler;
Treasurer: Dominic Grote, president & CEO, Grote Industries, LLC;
Immediate Past Chair/Officer: Marc Blackman, CEO, Gold Eagle;
President: Bill Long, CEO, MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association.

MEMA said it is extending its gratitude to Marc Blackman for his exemplary leadership and guidance during a transformative period.

Newly elected board members include:

Jason Gerding, executive vice president, Transportation Products Group, Marmon;
John Hanighen, president and CEO, Cloyes;

MEMA said their fresh perspectives will enrich the board’s strategic vision. The full list of the board of directors is below:

Chairman – Kurk Wilks, president and CEO, Mann + Hummel
1st Vice Chairman – Jon Husby, president and CEO, ADAC
2nd Vice Chairman – Eric Steinbecher, Schaeffler
Treasurer – Dominic Grote, president and CEO, Grote Industries, LLC.
Immediate Past Chair/Officer – Marc Blackman, CEO, Gold Eagle
President – Bill Long, president and CEO, MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association
Mike Alcala, CEO, GNS N.A.
Jason Gerding, executive vice president, Transportation Products Group, Marmon
John Hanighen, president and CEO, Cloyes
Justin Greenberg, president and CEO, DieselCore
Matt Joy, CEO, Hendrickson
Tim Musgrave, CEO, Pressure Systems
Chris Pruitt, executive vice president, East Penn
Bruce Ronning, senior vice president Global Sales and Commercial Operations, DriV/Tenneco
Sandy Stojkovski, CEO, Vitesco