Leadership 2.0 Blog 1: Putting Heart And Soul Into All That You Do
Like the swallows’ annual return to San Juan Capistrano, the participants in the University of the Aftermarket’s Leadership 2.0 experience have returned as our guest bloggers this week. The students are in the second session of the two-week annual executive leadership program. First up, we hear from Debra Kennedy, customer experience and sales ops manager, systems, for Tenneco Inc.
Scholarships Available For Industry Employees And Family Members
Hundreds of scholarships will be awarded from the University of the Aftermarket scholarship program, including $100,000 specifically earmarked for industry employees and family members.
EY, Microsoft To Bring Enhanced Analytics To Automotive Industry
Organizations can use the newly formed EY Synapse Automotive to validate incentive rebate and warranty claims, improve demand forecasting and inventory management for parts, or create models that can help to improve their vehicle allocation processes.
Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast Announces New Elected Officers
Keith West of Auto Supply Co., in Bowdon, Georgia, was elected to lead the group as chairman of the board. Sid Dooley of Associate Jobbers Warehouse, in Boaz, Alabama, is the board’s new first vice chairman.
Danny Durbin Joins Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast Board Of Directors
Durbin is the owner of Durbin Auto Parts Inc. in Prattville, Alabama, and is an independent CARQUEST jobber. He has been a member and strong supporter of AAAS since 1978.
10 Students Receive Scholarships Supported By Gates
“Gates is proud to invest in our industry’s future and support these worthy recipients of the automotive scholarships this year,” said Jack Ramsey, senior vice president of North America Aftermarket at Gates Corp. “It is an honor and privilege for us to support Automotive Scholarship Central again this year.”
Officers Elected For Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast
Jarrett Liles of Connie Liles Auto Parts in Tallahassee, Florida, was re-elected to lead the group as chairman of the board. Liles began his term as chairman in February 2015 after serving as first and second vice chairman and, prior to that, as a director.
Automotive Parts And Service Association Of Illinois Announces 2016-’17 Scholarship Winners
Adam Wolfe of Carbondale, Illinois, received a $500 scholarship, and Declan Wold of Elsah, Illinois, received a $250 scholarship.
YANG Hosting 3 Regional Meet-Ups In June
These local events are part of the YANG Regional Meet-Up program, which was launched in June 2015. All young professionals, both members and non-members, under the age of 40 in the industry are encouraged to attend.
Stanford Professor Receives Recognition For Thermal-Management Research From Dana And American Institute Of Chemical Engineers
The Donald Q. Kern Award was established in 1973 to highlight achievements in heat transfer and energy conversion. The award is presented annually by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and commemorates the work of Donald Q. Kern. Kern was a renowned engineer, author and pioneer in the research of heat transfer properties and processes.
