Brian Norko Joins Pilot Automotive as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Norko will direct all sales and marketing campaigns for Pilot Automotive/Wang’s International Inc. in the North American aftermarket.
OBITUARY: Paul Conn, Heat Transfer Industry Pioneer
Paul Conn, past president, and part owner of S.A. Day Mfg Co. for more than 50 years, died Aug. 21.
University of the Aftermarket Recognizes the 25 Graduates of the 2008-09 Leadership 2.0 Program
Plans are already well underway for the 2009-10 Leadership 2.0 class, which will assemble for its first weeklong session Sept. 20-25, on the Northwood University campus in Midland, Mich.
The Week in Review (Feb. 2-6, 2009)
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The Week in Review (Jan. 26-30, 2009)
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The Week in Review (Nov. 10-14, 2008)
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2008/09 Leadership 2.0 Class Nearly Sold Out
Just two spots remain in the 2008/09 class of the University of the Aftermarket’s Leadership 2.0 program, an MBA-level executive development experience designed specifically for aftermarket professionals. University of the Aftermarket Director Brian Cruickshank reported that 23 of the 25 available positions have been filled. To reserve one of the two remaining spots, aftermarket professionals are urged to contact university offices as soon as possible.
Stant Names New National Sales Manager
Stant Manufacturing has named Bill Flaherty as its new national sales manager. Flaherty and Jeff Howell will share responsibility for aftermarket sales to all channels of distribution within North America, and together will be responsible for the day-to-day communication and coordination of the rep groups, buying groups and customers.
Hundreds Turn Out for AAIA Spring Leadership Days
Despite the travel hurdles many faced last week as American Airlines cancelled hundreds of flights, roughly 400 aftermarket executives turned out to participate in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association’s (AAIA) Spring Leadership Days. The biannual gathering of AAIA leadership and industry volunteers took place April 9-11 in Bonita Springs, Fla. In addition to the more than 25 AAIA market segment and committee meetings that took place during the event, the association held its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon and State of the Association address on Thursday, during which Jerry O’Pry kicked off his term as chairman of the AAIA Board of Directors for 2008-2009.
Counterman Magazine Presents 2007 Reader’s Choice Awards
Counterman magazine is proud to announce the winners of the 2007 Reader’s Choice Awards, the magazine’s prestigious, annual readership-based recognition program. This year’s winners are: Anchor Industries, Bendix, CRC Industries, DENSO, Monroe Brakes, Monroe Shocks, Moog, Morse Automotive, Trico and WIX Filters.