AYES Announces New Officers And Directors For 2013
AYES is a school-to-career process for high school automotive technology students.
Mitchell 1 And ASE Present 2012 Technician Of The Future Award
Brent Horner is currently a full-time student at the University of Northwestern Ohio in the automotive technology and high-performance associate’s degree program. During high school, Horner worked at Pohanka Honda of Salisbury, Md., as an automotive technician student intern in the Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) program.
‘The Car Coach’ Lauren Fix Named SEMA Business Network’s Woman Of The Year
The popular automotive analyst, car care expert and author recognized for industry contributions and PR efforts.
Five Minutes With … Jennifer Ortiz, AAP, Managing Director, Communications, AAIA
Every so often, our editorial staff selects one aftermarket industry professional to get to know a little better. In this new feature, participants are asked to respond to a series of questions that can be answered in about the same amount of time you might spend chatting at the office coffee pot or waiting for an elevator. This week, we hear from Jennifer Ortiz, managing director, communications, for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). In addition to her role of helping to create AAIA’s award-winning publications, Ortiz is an avid cook and distance runner. In fact, she just recently completed her first full marathon.
Jim McElya, Cooper Standard Executive Chairman And CEO, Honored With 2012 MEMA Triangle Award
Noting McElya’s stellar career of more than 33 years in the automotive industry, including his rise to his current position with Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. and its principal operating subsidiary Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., MEMA President and CEO McKenna said, “Jim has had a wonderful career with his day job in the industry, but that’s not why we are recognizing him. He has been an avid and strong supporter of his industry’s trade association.”
SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund Announces New Nat Danas Scholarship
New endowment to provide financial aid to students in auto trim and restyling industry.
Bill Glasgow Sr., Retired President Of W.T. Glasgow Inc., Honored With 2012 MEMA Triangle Award
For more than 30 years, MEMA has presented its Triangle Award periodically to a person, persons or organization whom the association’s members choose to honor for selfless contribution to the automotive industry.
Recognizing Excellence in the Import Aftermarket
The 14th annual Auto International Association (AIA) Luncheon/Awards Program held at AAPEX this week featured the presentation of the AIA People Awards to those who have made significant contributions to the import automotive aftermarket.
Frank Frederick Awarded AWDA 2012 Pursuit Of Excellence Honors
On Oct. 28 at AWDA’s Annual Conference, Frank Frederick of Remy International was honored with AWDA’s 2012 Pursuit of Excellence Award. Established in 1983, this award is given annually by AWDA in recognition of excellence in business performance and support for AWDA and its ideals.
Kathleen Schmatz Named AWDA’s 2012 Leader Of The Year
Each year, AWDA bestows this prestigious honor on an aftermarket professional who has contributed to the industry in a unique and significant way.