Visteon Names Terry Gohl Vice President, North American Manufacturing
Don Stebbins, president and chief operating officer of Visteon Corporation, announced the appointment of Terry Gohl as vice president, North American manufacturing, for the global automotive supplier.
East Penn Expands Roles of Top Executives
DeLight Breidegam, chairman, and Dan Langdon, president, recently announced the expanded roles of Robert Flicker to executive vice president and chief operating officer: manufacturing, engineering and distribution and Christopher E. Pruitt to executive vice president of sales, finance and administration.
Cummins President, COO Joe Loughrey Elected to Company’s Board of Directors
Cummins President and Chief Operating Officer Joe Loughrey has been elected to the Cummins Board of Directors, the company announced. Loughrey becomes the ninth member of the Cummins board.
Michael Cardone Jr. Elected 2005-2006 MEMA Chairman
Michael Cardone Jr., chairman and CEO of CARDONE Industries, has been elected 2005-2006 chairman of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Board of Directors. He co-founded CARDONE Industries with his late father, Michael Cardone, Sr., in 1970. Today, the family business spans three generations and is the largest family-owned remanufacturer of automotive parts in the world. Cardone becomes the first remanufacturer to lead MEMA as chairman.
Bosch Announces New Americas Chassis Division President
Bosch has appointed Ronaldo Reimer as president of its North and South American Chassis Division, effective April 1. Reimer succeeds Hans Weckerle who will retire after 29 years with the company. He has also been named executive vice president of its global Chassis Systems business.
Keystone Automotive Industries Appoints Board Members
Keystone Automotive Industries has appointed Stephen Rhodes and Ronald Moore to its board of directors, increasing the board to a total of eight members.
Northwood Receives $3 Million Gift from Board Trustee
Northwood University has received a $3 million gift from Midland, Mich., resident Patricia Naegele. She and her husband, Robert, who passed away in August 2000, have been actively involved with Northwood for a number of years. The Naegeles both served on the University’s board of trustees. Mrs. Naegele is a current member.
GAAS Scholarships Awarded to 145 Students
The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) continues its work to ensure a strong future talent pool for automotive aftermarket companies and service outlets through its highly successful scholarship program. A total of 145 students will receive $1,000 GAAS scholarships in 2004, with the majority of recipients entering automotive vocational-technical programs, which will help address the critical shortage of automotive technicians.
North American Auto R&D Center to Set Up in China
North American market leader in automotive quality inspection, the PSA Group of Companies, has signed an agreement with two local firms to set up a research center in this southern boomtown. The Canadian firm’s major business in China is currently in sourcing auto parts for its North American and Japanese clients, including General Motors, Ford, DaimlerChrysler and Yazaki.
Executive Interview with Kathleen Schmatz, President and CEO of AAIA
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Kathleen Schmatz, President and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). Schmatz became president and CEO of AAIA on Jan. 1, 2004. She had served as executive vice president of the association since January 2002. In addition to filling us in on her first few months at her new post, Schmatz shared with aftermarketNews.com updates on AAIA’s merger with AWDA, Right to Repair legislation and the Be Car Care Award Campaign.