The Import Vehicle Community (IVC), a community of the Auto Care Association, announced the appointment of Vinay Mamidi as its new chair. Mamidi is the vice president and general manager of CSF, Inc.

“I would like to welcome Vinay Mamidi as the new incoming chairman of the Import Vehicle Community. I am confident that the community will continue to thrive under Vinay’s leadership and the contributions of the entire Executive Leadership Council,” said Steve Hughes, outgoing chair and president and CEO of HCS International.

“As I embark on this journey, my goal is to foster an environment of open communication and collaboration so that we are better positioned to serve our members’ and industry’s needs,” said Mamidi. “Through active engagement with the community, I am committed to working with all of you to amplify the Import Vehicle Community’s mission, strengthen our relevancy and work toward advancing the import automotive aftermarket.”

In related news, Fred Snow, DMA Industries, LLC has accepted the position of vice chair, according to the IVC.