Northwood University’s Automotive Aftermarket Advisory Board Establishes Scholarship To Honor Warren Mault
A graduate of Northwood University, Mault began his professional Northwood career in 1980 as an administrative assistant to the co-founder of the university, Arthur E. Turner. He held several positions at the university throughout his notable career, including assistant to the president; national alumni director; director of annual giving, planned giving; and his current role of senior advancement director.
Northwood University Launches Automotive Aftermarket Executive MBA
The Automotive Aftermarket Executive MBA program is designed to serve a wide-range of professionals employed by aftermarket organizations that provide products and services purchased for passenger and light- to heavy-duty vehicles.
Rick Guirlinger To Give Northwood Commencement Address
Guirlinger has spent more than 40 years in the automotive aftermarket, serving in such roles as controller, treasurer, vice president and CFO for companies including Parts Warehouse Company and General Parts International Inc., and its various former subsidiaries including WORLDPAC and CARQUEST.
Northwood Announces Incoming President
The Midland, Michigan-based school has selected Dr. Kent D. MacDonald to serve as the new president of Northwood.
Alliance President And CEO John Washbish Accepts Northwood Outstanding Business Leader Award
Washbish was officially bestowed the honor at Northwood’s 39th annual ceremony at The Breakers Hotel. More than 200 people including the 2019 incoming honoree class, past honorees, board members and Northwood students, friends and family attended the event.
Northwood University Adds Collin Francis To Aftermarket Advisory Board
Francis is vice president of sales and marketing for Spectra Premium. In this position, he directs all strategic decisions pertaining to aftermarket sales and marketing in North America and leads the sales and marketing teams toward growing sales and profitability.
Washbish Named Northwood Outstanding Business Leader
Conceived by Dr. Arthur E. Turner, co-founder of Northwood University, and established by the Northwood University Board of Trustees in 1981, the annual Outstanding Business Leader Awards program recognizes leaders in the American free enterprise system.
Northwood University President Announces Retirement
In his 12 years as president, Keith Pretty has overseen the renovation and expansion of the university’s Midland, Michigan, residential campus, increased philanthropic giving and grown scholarships, and raised the visibility of the Northwood brand nationally and internationally. He is Northwood’s third president and CEO.
HDA Truck Pride And Northwood University Announce Scholarship Recipient
The prestigious scholarship was established to honor the memory of two important figures in the aftermarket industry, Pete Bley of Tractor Trailer Supply Co. and Jim Burke, Sr. of Drive Train Industries. The annual award is given to a Northwood University Automotive Aftermarket student.
Standard Motor Products’ Ken Wendling Recognized By Northwood University
The award is reserved for industry leaders throughout the country who have made noteworthy contributions while demonstrating a substantial commitment to education within and outside of the industry.
