Mort Schwartz Named to RepairPal Advisory Board
Schwartz, an accomplished executive and leader in the automotive industry, was recently inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame last month in Dearborn, Mich.
Online Applications Available Now For 2009 GAAS Scholarships
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Online applications are now being accepted for 2009 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarships, awarded to students planning automotive aftermarket careers. The application process is now entirely electronic through the GAAS scholarship Web site, www.automotivescholarships.com. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 31, 2009. The scholarships are available to students
Global Symposium Awards Scholarships to 115 Students in 2008
The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Committee recently announced the awarding of scholarships to 115 students pursuing aftermarket careers in 2008. The $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships will be granted to 105 students in the U.S. and ten in Canada. In the history of the scholarship program, more than 1,400 students have received aid totaling approximately $1.4 million.
Dayco Products’ Dennis Welvaert Named New AASA Chairman; New Board Members Elected
Dennis Welvaert, president, North American aftermarket division, Dayco Products LLC., Tulsa, OK, took office as chairman of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Board of Governors at the board’s Nov. 8 board meeting in Chicago. Welvaert is a 37-year veteran in the automotive industry. His career started with Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. where he held various technical positions in research and development before moving into the OEM Sales division.
Online Applications Now Available for 2008 GAAS Scholarships
Applications are now being accepted online for the 2008 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarship, awarded to students planning automotive aftermarket careers. The application process is now entirely electronic through the GAAS scholarship website, www.automotivescholarships.com. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2008.
Kornafel Appeals for Industry Collaboration to Make Scholarship Applications Easier for Students
Pete Kornafel is on a mission — to organize a website that would serve as a one-stop application portal for aftermarket scholarships, and he is appealing to the industry to help make the site a comprehensive reality. Kornafel, who is CARQUEST vice chairman, is passionate about the topic of automotive education. He currently serves as chairman of the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Selection Committee, which has provided more than $1 million in scholarships over the last dozen years. In 2007, GAAS awarded 142 U.S. and 12 Canadian scholarships. He points out, however, that there were some 400 qualified applicants. Kornafel strongly believes that getting more organizations involved will increase students’ chances of getting awards, or multiple awards from different organizations or companies, all based on just one application. And of course, more students mean more technicians, which is good for the entire industry.
Global Symposium Awards Scholarships to 154 Students in 2007
The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Committee has announced the awarding of scholarships to 154 students in 2007. The $1,000 scholarships represent 142 students in the U.S., and 12 in Canada. The announcement was made last week during the 2007 Symposium at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare near Chicago.
GAAS 2007: A Worldwide Perspective
By Arianne Anderson Managing Editor, Counterman The first panel discussion on Tuesday morning was aptly named “It’s a Global Aftermarket After All: A Multinational Perspective.” A panel of diverse leaders representing multi-national companies provided a broad view of the aftermarket in the U.S, Europe and Asia. The seasoned panel of leaders included David Coolidge, president,
Register Now for GAAS 2007 and Save $200
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – By registering now, individuals planning to attend the 2007 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) program can hear an exciting lineup of speakers and industry leaders as they discuss “Survival in a Changing Aftermarket” at a $200 savings. GAAS 2007 will take place Tuesday, May 8, and Thursday, May 9, at
The Top Ten Newsmakers of 2006
For the third year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine have selected 10 individuals who have made an impact on the industry this past year. The list is presented in alphabetical order.