GAAS Scholarship Fund Awards 59 Initial Scholarships
More than $10,000 in scholarship donations was received at GAAS 2009 to fund second round of awards.
Federated Names Standard Motor Products Outstanding Vendor of the Year
Each year, Federated honors one company as Outstanding Vendor of the Year in appreciation of their exceptional dedication to excellence in all areas including leadership, marketing, training and sales support.
Executive Interview with Pete Kornafel, Chairman of the GAAS Scholarship Committee
Throughout his career, Pete Kornafel has been a passionate advocate for students pursuing careers in the aftermarket industry and he and his wife Lorraine make a ‘hobby’ of funding college scholarships. For that reason, no other aftermarket executive is better suited to the role of chairman of the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Committee than Pete Kornafel.The 2009 GAAS will take place May 6-7 in Chicago. Today, Kornafel shares a little bit more about the scholarship program — how far it’s come, and how much more can be done, as well as how you can get involved.
Industry Encouraged to Steer Students and Second Career Job Seekers to GAAS Scholarships
Online Applications Available for 2009 GAAS Scholarships; Deadline Is March 31.
The Top Newsmakers of 2008
For the fifth year in a row, the editorial staff of aftermarketNews has selected the top individuals who have made an impact on the industry this past year.
Industry Veterans Receive Much-Deserved Recognition at AAPEX
This week at the AAPEX show in Las Vegas, several aftermarket veterans were honored for their selfless commitment to the industry.
Online Applications Available Now For 2009 GAAS Scholarships
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Online applications are now being accepted for 2009 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarships, awarded to students planning automotive aftermarket careers. The application process is now entirely electronic through the GAAS scholarship Web site, www.automotivescholarships.com. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 31, 2009. The scholarships are available to students
Global Symposium Awards Scholarships to 115 Students in 2008
The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Committee recently announced the awarding of scholarships to 115 students pursuing aftermarket careers in 2008. The $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships will be granted to 105 students in the U.S. and ten in Canada. In the history of the scholarship program, more than 1,400 students have received aid totaling approximately $1.4 million.
Federated Honors Outstanding Members
Federated Auto Parts presented its most prestigious member awards at its annual meeting held April 23-26 in Dallas. Mike Jacabacci of Woodbury Automotive Warehouse was presented with the Art Fisher Memorial Membership Award. Cliff Hovis of Hovis Auto & Truck Supply was named the Co-Man Member of the Year and Duke Young of Pat Young Service Co. was selected as the Outstanding Marketing Member of the Year. The late Marvin Mastroff, a longtime Federated member, was honored with a special Art Fisher Memorial Award, which was accepted by his son Russell Mastroff.
Federated Names East Penn Outstanding Vendor of the Year
Federated Auto Parts recently presented its Outstanding Vendor of the Year Award for 2007 to East Penn Manufacturing. The award was presented by Bo Fisher, chairman of Federated Auto Parts, during an awards dinner held April 24 in Dallas. Accepting the award on behalf of East Penn were Harold Eberly, vice president of sales; Bruce Herman, national sales manager; and John Lutes, sales manager.