RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The MEMA Technology Council (MTC) recently changed its name to the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Technology Council (ATC) to better reflect the council’s current management and industry focus.
“We’re pleased to announce the MTC is now the ATC,” said Steve Handschuh, president and COO of AASA. “AASA has a long history of providing our members with technology initiatives and programs to help them communicate data and become more operationally efficient. The ATC is a critical component of continuing to provide our members with the highest level of service.”
During its Fall Conference, the ATC announced the 2012 officers for its Board of Governors. Fred Dingraudo, vice president global technology, Affinia Group, will serve as ATC chairman for 2012.
In addition to Dingraudo, the other AASA Technology Council 2012 Board of Governors officers are:
· Susan Ulrey, executive director, sales operations and customer service, Tenneco Inc.
· Lisa Henkel, director, product data services, Gates Corp.
· Ex officio: Jim Schwinn, director, finance and information systems, Schaeffler Group
During the annual banquet at the recent Fall conference, Schwinn was presented with a special plaque of appreciation that recognized his service as the board’s chairman for 2011.
Brent Berman, manager, engine, sealing and service product data, Federal-Mogul, was selected to join the board as its newest member. Also, Ray Nicholas, vice president, information technology, Standard Motor Products Inc., stepped down from the board after completing a five-year term of service.
The ATC will hold its annual Spring Meeting on Friday, March 30, in Chicago.
