Jeffrey Messer To Serve As 51st NTEA President
Messer accepted this responsibility from immediate past president Mark Woody, president of Palfinger North America (Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada), at the President’s Breakfast & NTEA Annual Meeting held in conjunction with The Work Truck Show 2015.
Philips Names Bill Lorenz As 2014 Rep Of The Year
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Philips Automotive North America, a division of Royal Philips, has named Bill Lorenz (Deerfield, Ill.) as its Rep of the Year for 2014. Lorenz is president of Siskel Midwest, a division of N. A Williams. The award was presented in recognition of Lorenz’s excellent customer service, sales performance and support of
AIA Canada President & CEO Marc Brazeau To Step Down On May 1
OTTAWA, Ontario – Robert Pitt, chairman of the board of the Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada, has announced the resignation of its President and CEO Marc Brazeau. Brazeau has led the AIA for the past eight years and prior to that he assumed various management responsibilities since joining the association in 1995. He also
OBITUARY: N.A. Williams Mourns The Loss Of Neal Williams
ATLANTA, Ga. – Industry veteran Neal Williams, chairman emeritus of the N.A. Williams Co., passed away on Feb. 14. He was 78. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of our esteemed and beloved leader, Neal Williams,” said Roger McCollum, president and CEO of N.A. Williams. “It is impossible to speak of Neal other than
China Market Expert Dr. Yilong Chen Joins AASA As Managing Director, AASA China Center
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) announces that Dr. Yilong Chen has joined its staff as managing director of the AASA China Center. AASA is the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association. “Dr. Chen will represent AASA and its members as the association’s executive based
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. Names Luis Ceneviz Managing Director, Latin America Tire Operations
FINDLAY, Ohio – Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. announced that Luis Ceneviz has been named managing director – Latin America Tire Operations effective March 1. In his new role, Ceneviz will be responsible for the company’s business throughout Latin America, including Central and South America, as well as Mexico, where Cooper has a sales and
Apply For A CAWA Scholarship Before March 31
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The deadline to apply for a CAWA scholarship is March 31. One application could qualify for up to 15 scholarships. CAWA provides several scholarships to students each year in Arizona, California and Nevada. “Awarding scholarships to deserving students who will carry on the work of the auto care industry is one of
Gary Mercer Named Best Brakes Global Director Of Sales And Marketing
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – Best Brakes, a North American manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket brake drums and rotors, has appointed Gary Mercer to the position of global director of sales and marketing. In this position, Mercer will lead the sales and marketing team as well as the strategic growth of Best Brakes. Mercer brings more
Fred Wittenberg Appointed To CAWA’s Board Of Directors
Wittenberg will represent AutoZone and the Interamerican Motor Corp. (IMC) on the board.
NASTF Board Elects New Members
ST. JOHNS, Fla. – The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) has announced several new board appointments. Five of the board’s fifteen three-year director terms were up for election to the 2015 NASTF leadership. Three current volunteers were re-elected and two new members were elected. John Cabaniss, representing the OEM trade association, Global Automakers, was