University of the Aftermarket’s Leadership 2.0
“Team Envision” — one of the groups of aftermarket execs that recently participated in the University of the Aftermarket’s Leadership 2.0 program — has been selected to present its group project at the 2008 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS), which takes place May 20-21 in Chicago. The team, comprised of Nataki Barnes (Federal-Mogul Corp.), J.R. Bishop (Federated Auto Parts), Jim Dykstra (Dykstra’s Auto Service), T.J. Fontana (Tenneco) and Mike Harvey (Affinia), will present on the topic of telematics.
Aftermarket Professionals Graduate from University of the Aftermarket’s Leadership 2.0 Program
Leadership 2.0, the University of the Aftermarket’s Executive Development Program, concluded on Friday, April 18, with a graduation ceremony for its 19 participants. Participants in this year’s program represent a wide-array of aftermarket companies at all levels of the industry. Part I was held at Northwood University’s Troy campus in September 2007.
University of the Aftermarket®€™s Leadership 2.0 Begins Second Session
From aftermarketNews Staff & Wire Reports TROY, Mich. – Leadership 2.0, the University of the Aftermarket’s annual Executive Development Program, officially began its second session today at Northwood University’s Troy, Mich., campus. Leadership 2.0 is a cornerstone in the industry’s efforts to foster the development of a new generation of visionary executives who will help
GAAS Approved for University of the Aftermarket AAP and MAAP Credits
The upcoming Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) has been approved for continuing education credits (CEU) by Northwood University’s University of the Aftermarket. The Symposium is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday May 20-21, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago. GAAS attendees will earn 1.0 CEUs toward the Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) or Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) certifications.
Pete and Lorraine Kornafel Honored as Outstanding Business Leaders
Northwood University recently recognized Pete and Lorraine Kornafel as two of seven nationally known business men and women at its 28th Annual Outstanding Business Leader (OBL) Awards Ceremony, which was held in late January at The Breakers, Palm Beach, FL. Lakewood, CO, residents, the Kornafels, share a passion for the automotive parts business and for helping young minds achieve their greatest potential.
Automechanika Canada Announces 2008 Keynote Speaker
TORONTO — Award-winning automotive aftermarket industry expert Robert (Bob) Greenwood will provide the seminar keynote address at Automechanika Canada on June 19 in Toronto. Greenwood, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre LTD. (AAEC) and E.K. Williams & Co. (Ontario) Ltd. (EKW), will share his more than 32 years of experience in business
The Week in Review (Dec. 17, 2007- Jan. 4, 2008)
By Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of
The Top Ten Newsmakers of 2007
For the fourth 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.
Brian Cruickshank Named Director of the University of the Aftermarket
After a four-month national search, Brian Cruickshank, AAP, has been named director of Northwood University’s University of the Aftermarket (U of A), effective Feb. 4. Cruickshank, an award-winning automotive journalist and editor, spent the last 14 years at Babcox Publications where he served in a number of editorial and leadership roles. Since 1999, he has worked as the editor of Counterman magazine, as well as directing the editorial content of all of Babcox Publication’s AAPEX properties, including AAPEX Today, the official daily magazine of the AAPEX show in Las Vegas.
Dave Caracci Named Global Symposium Chairman
Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) founder and chairman emeritus Mort Schwartz recently announced the appointment of Dave Caracci as the new chairman of the symposium. Caracci is president of Caracci Aftermarket Strategies and past chairman of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association. In addition, he is the current chairman of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation.