Repair Shop Owners Will Tell Suppliers What They Need At GAAS 2013
Three Chicago-area automotive repair shop owners are ready to help manufacturers and distributors understand what is important to them at the 2013 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scheduled for May 21-22 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare near Chicago. “What Shops Really Need” is a panel discussion led by Ron Pyle, president and chief staff executive of the Automotive Service Association (ASA). Panelists include: Bob Shanahan, owner of DuPage Tire and Auto; John Vallely, owner of McLean Auto Repair; and Dave Walter, owner of Kehoe Automotive Center Inc.
NATEF Announces New Trustees For 2013
New members are Geralynn Kottschade of Jerry’s Body Shop in Mankato, Minn.; Bill Maggs, president of National Pronto Association in Grapevine, Texas; and Chris Wallace, technical training integration manager for General Motors in Warren, Mich.
Shawn Jacobs Installed As 49th President Of NTEA
Jacobs began his work truck industry career in the parts department of STS Trailer & Truck Equipment after graduating from college. Before becoming president in 2004, he served in many positions, including office manager, equipment salesperson, new and used sales manager and general manager.
LAST CALL: Final AASA Top 100 Entries Due This Friday
The final deadline to submit company information for inclusion in the AASA Top 100 Aftermarket Suppliers list has been extended to this Friday, March 8. The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and Babcox Media have collaborated on a new design and content for the AASA Top 100 Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers List for 2013, adding greater value to this information-packed industry publication.
Registration Brochure Now Available For GAAS 2013
GAAS 2013, “Driving Change,” is scheduled for May 21-22 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare near Chicago. The annual two-day Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, now in its 18th year, brings together industry leaders and experts to examine the issues and trends affecting the worldwide automotive aftermarket and influencing its future. Each year the net proceeds of GAAS are invested in the organization’s scholarship fund to help students get their automotive aftermarket career started.
CAWA Scholarship Applications Accepted Until March 31
CAWA provides scholarships to several students each year in Arizona, California and Nevada.
AASA Top 100 Deadline Extended; Final Entries Due This Friday
The final deadline to submit company information for inclusion in the AASA Top 100 Aftermarket Suppliers list has been extended to this Friday, March 8.
ASA Hires Industry Veteran To Serve As Executive Vice President
Dan Risley, who has served the industry in many roles throughout his career, comes to ASA from Allstate Insurance Co., where he was a market claims manager.
Deadline This Friday: Company Information Due March 1 For AASA Top 100
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and Babcox Media have collaborated on a new design and content for the AASA Top 100 Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers List for 2013, adding greater value to this information-packed industry publication. The 2013 Top 100 Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers List will continue to feature the listings of top automotive aftermarket suppliers, collected in a new format that will allow more companies to participate.
University Of The Aftermarket Foundation Mourns The Passing Of Former Chairman Clay Buzzard
Memorial donations in Buzzard’s honor will advance aftermarket education.