BodyShop Business Names Tom Griffin, Rachel Minshall 2014 Executives Of The Year
Griffin named Multi-Shop Executive of the Year, and Minshall named Single-Shop Executive of the Year.
CLEPA Announces Appointment Of New CEO
A native of Luxembourg, Paul Schockmel will assume responsibilities on Aug. 25, succeeding Jean Marc Gales, who stepped down at the end of April 2014.
Former WORLDPAC CEO Tom O’Hare Named Leadership 2.0 Keynote Speaker
O’Hare will address the 2014-’15 Leadership 2.0 class at its opening dinner on Aug. 24 at Northwood University in Midland, Mich. During his presentation, he will discuss his career, the industry and his personal philosophy on leadership in the motor vehicle aftermarket.
Amalie Oil Appoints New Director Of Sales For EMEA Region
Charles Alvarado is a 28-year veteran of the auto and lube industry.
CAWA Announces 2014-’15 Scholarship Winners
CAWA provided $10,000 in scholarships this year to 11 individuals.
Mobile Air Conditioning Society Announces 2014-’15 Scholarship Winners
Three students received support from the association.
Douglass Kirchdorfer Joins Elite Worldwide
In his new role, Kirchdorfer will utilize his more than 30 years of experience as a successful shop owner to provide one-on-one business-building guidance to other shop owners throughout the U.S.
CAWA Reports On Status Of California Legislation Impacting Industry
As the California Legislature comes to the middle of its legislative session, CAWA’s legislative team has reported on the status of three legislative proposals impacting the automotive aftermarket industry and CAWA members specifically.
Bob Leone Of ADVICS Appointed To CAWA Manufacturers Advisory Council
Leone has been in the industry since 1978, starting with Wagner Brake in New Jersey as a district manager.
University Of The Aftermarket Opens Registration For The 2014-2015 Leadership 2.0 Class
The program begins Aug. 24-29 on the campus of Northwood University in Midland. The second session will be held March 8-13, 2015, at Northwood’s West Palm Beach, Fla., campus. Participants must attend both sessions.