Polk And AWDA Members Sponsor AAIA Town Hall
Verizon Enterprise Solutions executive to share future trends for aftermarket at AAPEX event.
Expanded Education Programming Slated For AWDA’s 2013 Conference
“Given the success of the Executive Briefing, AWDA’s board decided to offer its conference attendees even more educational opportunities in 2013,” said Larry Northup, executive director, AWDA. “Multiple distributor-focused sessions will honor AWDA’s commitment to education, but still remain sensitive to the realities of travelling during Industry Week.”
AWDA’s Manufacturers’ Advisory Council Announces New Officers And Members
Moving into the chair of the MAC is Scott Donnelly, Dorman Heavy Duty Solutions in Colmar, Pa. Donnelly has served on the MAC since 2008 and became vice chairman in 2010. He follows Frank Frederick of Remy Power Products in Edmond, Okla., as MAC chairman. Frederick recently earned AWDA’s prestigious Pursuit of Excellence Award, largely for his stellar work on the MAC. Frederick will remain on the MAC as past chair.
AWDA Announces New Officers And Governors
As of Nov. 2, AWDA’s new chairman is Tim Trudnowski, president, Automotive Jobbers Supply in Spokane, Wash. Trudnowski succeeds Bill Maggs, National Pronto Association, Grapevine, Texas, who successfully led the association through the previous 12 months and remains on the board as immediate past chairman.
WIX Filters Names Second-Annual Best Tech During AWDA
Kim Brant, Joe’s Tire & Auto Service, Named 2012’s Best Tech. As part of his award, he and a guest traveled to AAPEX for an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas.
Frank Frederick Awarded AWDA 2012 Pursuit Of Excellence Honors
On Oct. 28 at AWDA’s Annual Conference, Frank Frederick of Remy International was honored with AWDA’s 2012 Pursuit of Excellence Award. Established in 1983, this award is given annually by AWDA in recognition of excellence in business performance and support for AWDA and its ideals.
Pete Kornafel Presented with AWDA’s 2012 Art Fisher Memorial Scholarship Award
AWDA presented the 2012 Art Fisher Memorial Scholarship Award to Pete Kornafel, MAAP, for his tireless work on behalf of education in the aftermarket. The award was presented on Oct. 28 at AWDA’s
Annual Conference.
Kathleen Schmatz Named AWDA’s 2012 Leader Of The Year
Each year, AWDA bestows this prestigious honor on an aftermarket professional who has contributed to the industry in a unique and significant way.
Jack Creamer Recognized With 2012 AWDA Lifetime Achievement Award
Long-time industry veteran John F. Creamer was presented with the Martin Fromm Lifetime Achievement Award by AWDA at its 2012 annual conference.
AWDA And Traditional Distribution To Show Their Colors At AAPEX
At the show opening on Tuesday morning, Oct. 30, all attending WD members of AWDA will be outfitted with bright orange shirts that feature the AWDA logo, as well as the logo of the program group or distributor organization to which they belong.