Aftermarket Professionals Graduate from University of the Aftermarket’s Leadership 2.0 Program
Leadership 2.0, the University of the Aftermarket’s Executive Development Program, concluded on Friday, April 18, with a graduation ceremony for its 19 participants. Participants in this year’s program represent a wide-array of aftermarket companies at all levels of the industry. Part I was held at Northwood University’s Troy campus in September 2007.
VIDEO FEATURE: LDN Fun Run Raises $6,000 for GAAS Scholarships
A record number of aftermarket execs laced up their running shoes for a worthy cause last week. The Leadership Development Network (LDN) hosted its annual Fun Run benefit during the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) Spring Leadership Days, which took place April 9-11 in Bonita Springs, Florida. While in Bonita Springs, aftermarketNews Editor Amy Antenora talked with LDN Chairman Jason Porrini about the history of the Fun Run, as well as his own experiences as one of the first participants in LDN’s Next Generation Club program.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Sails Into Florida for Annual Meeting; Outstanding Vendors Honored
SAN ANTONIO — The shareholders of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. (Alliance) gathered this week in Boca Raton, FL, for the group’s annual winter meeting. The meeting is a culmination of the past year’s efforts of the Alliance, which markets for Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper parts stores and certified service centers. Reports and breakout meetings
2007 Readers Choice Awards Announced
For 11 straight years, Underhood Service, ImportCar and Brake & Front End magazines have recognized the advertisers who are the foremost communicators in the industry with their annual Readers’ Choice Award. Given to only 10 companies from each magazine, the winners are determined by surveys conducted by Babcox Research that ask readers which ads they recall seeing and reading.
CAWA Board of Directors Elect Officers for 2008
LAS VEGAS — At its annual meeting to kick off the 2007 Industry Week in Las Vegas, the CAWA Board of Directors elected the following individuals to serve as officers for 2008: • Chair of the Board – Pat Winters, CARQUEST of California; • Vice Chair of the Board – David Finley, NAPA Auto and
First Woman Elected as Secretary to the CAWA Board of Directors
From CAWA Industry Bits The California/Nevada Automotive Wholesalers’ Association (CAWA) has announced that Mary Davis of NGK Spark Plugs has been elected as secretary to the CAWA board of directors for 2008. She has served on the association’s Manufacturers Advisory Council and board of directors for the past three years. Davis represents the first woman
Panel to Discuss ‘IT/IS and Business Unit: Friends or Foes?’ at MIS Council Fall Conference
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC — A panel of motor vehicle parts manufacturer IT experts will discuss “IT/IS and Business Units: Friends or Foes?” at the MIS Council Fall Conference on Monday, Oct. 15, at the Marco Island Marriott Resort, Marco Island, FL. The conference is slated for Sunday, Oct. 14-Tuesday, Oct. 16. Panelists include Judy
University of the Aftermarket Now Accepting Applications for 2007-08 Leadership 2.0 Experience
MIDLAND, MI — The University of the Aftermarket has opened registration for the 2007-08 class of Leadership 2.0, an intensive executive development program to develop the next generation of visionary executives who will help drive the industry to new heights. The inaugural Leadership 2.0 experience (2006-07) was sold out, so aftermarket professionals are encouraged to
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Holds Annual Winter Meeting in Sunny Florida
The shareholders of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. gathered in Boca Raton, FL, for the group’s annual winter meeting held Dec. 2-6. Each shareholder of the Alliance was represented. The meeting is a culmination of the past year’s efforts of Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper parts stores and certified service centers. Reports and breakout meetings focusing on marketing, product and education were reviewed. New vendors were reviewed and approved and the 2007 marketing strategy was presented.
AASA Recognizes Long-time Member Companies
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) honored 17 companies that marked membership anniversaries of more than 25 years during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX).