Industry Veteran Bill Long Joins AASA as Executive Vice President
Long will report directly to Steve Handschuh, president and COO of AASA, and will assist in the general oversight of all the association’s organizational management. He will work with AASA members on critical business issues and help provide a stronger, unified voice for aftermarket suppliers.
SEMA Hall of Fame Names Four New Members
The 2012 inductees are Nick Arias Jr., Bill France Sr., Mark Heffington and Bob Larivee Sr.
Frank Joel Joins Elite Worldwide as Business Development Coach
Joel was the owner/operator of one of the very first independent Honda Shops in Los Angeles, which was voted as one of the best shops in the entire city by Los Angeles magazine.
AERA President John Goodman Announces Retirement
Says industry and association are in good shape, plans to focus on family.
Bridgestone Americas Announces ‘One Team, One Planet’ Spent Tire Program
Program aims to find valuable end-use for all spent tires.
Leadership 2.0 Blog: Chris Hillestad, Midwest Zone Manager, NGK Spark Plugs U.S.A.
Once again, several participants in this week’s Leadership 2.0 session have agreed to give us their insider’s take on the experience, as part of our second annual Leadership 2.0 blogger series. Chris Hillestad, Midwest Zone Manager for NGK Spark Plugs U.S.A., kicks things off.
Dennis Welvaert and Mitch Williams Join Schwartz Advisors Team
Schwartz Advisors adds experienced industry executives to its automotive aftermarket M&A advisory and consulting firm.
Guy Bargnes Promoted to Senior VP at Painters Supply & Equipment Co.
In this new role, Bargnes will be taking on additional responsibility in 2012 leading the development of the specialty coatings group, which was recently announced at PSE’s national sales meeting.
Industry Veteran Jon Wyly to Lead SEMA Product Data Service
Wyly’s career spans 30 years and has included key roles in sales, marketing, e-commerce, business technology and data management. A lifelong automotive enthusiast, he is well-known to the specialty parts industry, having co-founded the SEMA Business Technology Committee and having served six years on the SEMA Board of Directors. His background includes 25 years at Arrow Speed Warehouse, ending as executive vice president, and more recently as VP of e-Commerce at Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. He was named SEMA Person of the Year in 2005.
NPD Group Suspends Publication of the Aftermarket Industry Monitor
NPD continues to seek collaboration among retailers for a future modified form of the AAIM.