BETHESDA, Md. – Eight automotive catalog professionals received their Automotive Catalog Professional (ACP) graduation certificates during the 40th annual National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA) Knowledge Exchange on April 23 in St. Louis, Mo. The ACP designation is bestowed by the University of the Aftermarket upon those catalog and content professionals who demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning, career development and industry participation.
This was the second graduating class for the ACP program, and Brian Cruickshank, director, University of the Aftermarket, was on hand at the NCMA conference for the presentation of the certificates. The 2013 ACP recipients were:
* James Bond, Cloyes Gear and Products Inc.
* Todd Campau, Gates Corp.
* Paul Engl, Wells Vehicle Electronics
* David Haun, Gates Corp.
* Duane Meadows, Denso Products and Services Americas Inc.
* Jason Riegel, Tenneco Inc.
* Thomas Sibert Sr., Motorcar Parts of America
* Christa Walthal, Gates Corp.
“At a time in our industry when product content has never been more important, the ACP recognizes those individuals who have demonstrated technical proficiency and a commitment to continued professional development,” said Cruickshank.
“The ACP was developed to recognize the best in this business and, on behalf of the full NCMA membership, we add our congratulations to these members who have worked so hard over the years to elevate their profession,” said NCMA President Brian Griffin, Centric Parts. “ACP is an acknowledgement of your accomplishments that employers and your colleagues look up to.”
The 41st Annual Knowledge Exchange conference will be May 4-7, 2014, at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort in Phoenix, Ariz. For more information about NCMA, visit www.ncmacat.org.
