Key Senior Leadership Changes at Modine, David Rayburn to Retire
Modine Manufacturing Co. announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer David Rayburn will be retiring from the company and its board of directors, effective March 31. The company has named Thomas Burke, its chief operating officer, to succeed Rayburn. In addition, Chief Financial Officer Bradley Richardson has been promoted to a new position. Effective April 1, Burke will assume the role of president and chief executive officer and Richardson will assume the newly created position of executive vice president – corporate strategy and chief financial officer.
New President and CEO for Webasto
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — Global automotive supplier Webasto AG has appointed Brett Healy as president and CEO of its North American subsidiary, Webasto Roof Systems, Inc. (WRSI), effective Jan. 1, 2008. He succeeds Fred Olson who, after 10 years of leading WRSI, will retire, on Dec. 31. Healy has been with WRSI since 1984 and
Monday, August 20, 2007 AMN News
Monday, August 20, 2007 Hahn Automotive Warehouse to Acquire Prime Automotive Parts Co. Category: Distribution & Service News Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc., a Rochester, NY-based company, and Prime Automotive Parts Co., Inc., a Glendale, NY-based company, have announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for Hahn to acquire Prime. Both Hahn and Prime
Executive Interview with Sean Stanic, Vice President, Sales and Marketing Siemens VDO Service & Special Solutions
This week, we hear from Sean Stanic , vice president, sales and marketing Siemens VDO Service & Special Solutions, one of the world’s leading suppliers of automotive electronics/electrical systems and components. An 18-year veteran of the automotive aftermarket, Stanic was appointed to this position in December 2004 and has been responsible for managing the company’s sales, marketing, engineering services and tech support departments in Allentown , PA. Stanic also sits on the board of AAIA and is active in the government affairs committee. Join us as Stanic talks about the company’s role in the global aftermarket, the company’s core competencies and new product offerings.
Jeff Stauffer Named Senior VP, Global Group Marketing for Affinia
Affinia Group has hired Jeff Stauffer to serve as senior vice president of global group marketing. Stauffer’s appointment is the latest in a string of new appointments at the company this month.
New Services for Jobbers and Retailers to be Unveiled at SEMA Show
DIAMOND BAR, CA — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is getting ready to unveil two new member benefits for its jobber/retailer members. The first, known as “The Store of the Future,” will be showcased at the 2006 SEMA Show and will feature the “The Retail Resource Center." The new show attraction will include state-of-the-art
The Week In Review (Aug. 21-25, 2006)
THE WEEK IN REVIEW (August 21-25, 2006) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ASSOCIATION & LEGISLATIVE NEWS: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ASA to Communicate with Members through New Blog The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is among the latest in the aftermarket industry to launch a blog website. ASA’s new blog (http://blog.asashop.org) will provide commentary and analysis about the automotive service industry
Noble Announces Appointment of Corporate Officers
Noble International’s board of directors recently approved several resolutions, including the confirmation or promotion of certain executives, as well as the appointment of the company’s auditors for 2006. As previously disclosed, the board also approved a 20 percent increase in Noble’s quarterly dividend, to 8 cents per share, payable June 30 to shareholders of record as of June 16.
Kathleen Schmatz Named to Prestigious U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has named Kathleen Schmatz to its prestigious Association Committee of 100, comprised of the country’s leading association chief executives. Schmatz is president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). Founded in 1958, the Association Committee of 100 is comprised of experienced CEOs who represent association members before the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; enhance Chamber lobbying and coalition work; recommend programming; and strengthen outreach to the business and association community.
AMN Top Ten Week: The Top 10 Newsmakers of 2005
Now in its second year, aftermarketNews, together with its sister publication Counterman magazine, present the Top 10 Newsmakers list. While it is difficult to whittle down the number of influential leaders who are making an impact on this industry today, our editorial team has carefully compiled a list of individuals whom we believe to have left a distinct impression on the marketplace in 2005, and perhaps for years to come.