Fifteenth Annual GAAS Looks at the Next Generation of Customers and Employees
The day’s presentations began with three aftermarket service veterans tackling the topic of “How Automotive Repair Service Chains Are Gaining Traction in Today’s Market.” The session was moderated by Barry Soltz, president, AMRA/MAP. Panelists were Joe Biggie, vice president of strategy and development, Just Brakes; Larry Magee, chairman, CEO and president, Bridgestone Retail Operations; and John Warzecha, senior vice president, franchise business development, Midas Inc.
FullSpeed Automotive Names Sarah Hamp Chief Marketing Officer
Company adds executive to fuel 2023 vision.
AMRA Announces Proposed Slate Of 2015-’16 Board Of Directors
According to AMRA Bylaws, an official announcement of the proposed slate is to be sent to the membership at least 90 days before the AMRA annual meeting scheduled for Nov. 2 in Las Vegas, in conjuction with AAPEX.
Barry Soltz to Join AMRA/MAP
The board of directors of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) and the board of trustees for the Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) have jointly announced the selection of Barry Soltz as the organization’s executive director and president. Soltz, who most recently served as program manager for CARFAX, Inc., will officially take over upon the retirement of Larry Hecker on June 30. Soltz previously was president and CEO of the Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association.
AMRA Announces Retirement of Larry Hecker
The board of directors of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) has announced the retirement of Executive Director and President Larry Hecker. Hecker will step down effective June 30, 2008, after 14 years with the association. Hecker will also be retiring from his leadership post at the Motorist Assurance Program (MAP), a subsidiary of AMRA, at the same time.
Fine-tuning the Midas Touch
Alan Feldman, president and CEO of Midas Inc., may not share the ability of his company’s fabled literary counterpart, King Midas, to turn whatever he touches to gold, but much of what Feldman has touched in his 21-month tenure at the automotive aftermarket giant has had a golden effect on the company.
BEV Brake Service Tips
Andrew Markel shares his latest service tips in the all new BendPak EV Garage video series.
Manufacturers’ Perspectives: The Aftermarket in 2024
Find out what aftermarket parts manufacturers have in store for their businesses and what they’re expecting for 2024 and beyond.
Transtar Holding Co. Dials in on Expanding Distribution for 2024
Transtar Holding Co.’s Neil Sethi and Chris Bodh explain how the company is looking to transform vehicle repair through distribution expansion.
Connected Vehicles Need the Right to Repair
A fleet of connected vehicles delivers many benefits to society and the motoring public, but critical technical decisions need to be made.
