YANG Announces Upcoming Regional Meet-Ups
In partnership with member companies, YANG is hosting Regional Meet-Ups in five locations through October for young auto care professionals in Michigan, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Tennessee.
Auto Care Association, AIA Canada And ARIDRA Submit Joint NAFTA Statement To USTR
In the letter, the three associations strongly support maintaining NAFTA and efforts to modernize the agreement, including “expand[ing] the existing framework that protects investments, facilitates trade and creates competitive value chains that benefit our members and their customers.”
Auto Value And Bumper To Bumper Host YANG Regional Meet-Up At Leadership Days
“We are proud to host these outstanding young people during our industry’s Leadership Days,” said John Washbish, president and CEO of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, which is headquartered in San Antonio. “These folks are tomorrow’s leaders. It was a real treat to host and welcome everyone to our hometown.”
AMN Executive Interview With Bob Cushing, Executive Vice President, Professional, For Advance Auto Parts
Cushing was named executive vice president, Professional, for Advance Auto Parts in August of 2016, following an extensive career in leadership at WORLDPAC. In this exclusive AMN Executive Interview, Cushing brings us up to speed on his plans for this newly created role and how things are progressing with the merging of Advance, Autopart International, Carquest and WORLDPAC.
AkzoNobel Partners With Leaders Of The Future To Revitalize US Community
Leaders of the Future was founded by Anders Engnell and three of his high school friends. Over the past three years, with limited resources, they have completed a number of community projects, including house renovations, park clean-ups and restoration work. The group also has provided training and developed the business and leadership skills of young people in Pontiac, Michigan.
Tammy ‘Chaffee’ Tecklenburg Named New President Of Women In Auto Care
Tecklenburg previously served as member development committee chair and begins her three-year term overseeing the leadership conferences and growth of the newly rebranded group.
Bosch Community Fund Reaches $10M Milestone With Grant Supporting Detroit Public Schools
The Bosch Community Fund has announced a $125,000 grant to support two programs focused on STEM education: the Detroit Public Schools K-8 Education Enrichment Program and the Michigan Science Center’s STEMinistas program.
Bridgestone Americas Names New Vice President, Global Digital Enablement Center
Giacomo Bertaina brings a successful track record of global strategic digital marketing leadership to this new role.
Dana Names Jonathan Collins As Chief Financial Officer
Collins joins the company after serving in the same role at ProQuest, a global leader in information resources, following previous experience in the automotive supply industry.
Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn: Not So Fast On Car Sharing, Industry Consolidation
Technology, safety and the changing customer were topics discussed as the auto industry’s “Who’s Who” convene at the Automotive News World Congress, taking place Jan. 12-13 in Detroit.