Women's Board Recognizes Katie Noga as the 2010 Aftermarket Woman of the Year

Women’s Board Recognizes Katie Noga as the 2010 Aftermarket Woman of the Year

Noga has held her current position at SKF since 1992. She is responsible for supporting the North American automotive, NAPA and heavy-duty distribution/OES markets. She also heads program development and management for SKF's media relations campaigns, national/regional sales promotions, trade shows and event management, merchandising, websites and product launches. Noga also oversees program management for the SKF NASCAR Sprint Cup program and develops regional programs utilizing racing sponsorship and coordinating driver appearances.

LAS VEGAS — Last week during its reception at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, the Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) announced Katie Noga, manager, marketing communications and motorsports vehicle service market, SKF, as the seventh annual “Aftermarket Woman of the Year.”

“Katie’s dedication and service to not just the Women’s Board, but the automotive aftermarket as a whole, are unparalleled. She truly represents the best in the industry and has been an inspiration to other women in the aftermarket,” said Marion Posen, chair, Women’s Board membership and special programs committee. Noga was chosen by the Women’s Board membership and special programs committee, based on her longevity in the aftermarket, her career accomplishments, her leadership capabilities and dedication to the automotive aftermarket industry.

Noga has held her current position since 1992. She is responsible for supporting the North American automotive, NAPA and heavy-duty distribution/OES markets. She also heads program development and management for SKF’s media relations campaigns, national/regional sales promotions, trade shows and event management, merchandising, websites and product launches. Noga also oversees program management for the SKF NASCAR Sprint Cup program and develops regional programs utilizing racing sponsorship and coordinating driver appearances.

Prior to SKF, Noga worked with Gabriel/Maremont, where she was marketing manager and was responsible for development of marketing programs to support Gabriel and private-label ride control products, as well as Maremont Exhaust brand for aftermarket and retail customers. Programs included promotions; POS kits; media; PR; trade shows; packaging and retail displays. She has served as president of the Car Care Council Women’s Board since 2005, and has been a member since its inception in 1996. Her participation has been instrumental in the board’s growth and success.

Noga is also a member of the Automotive Communication Council (ACC) and has served twice as president. Noga holds a bachelor’s degree from College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Ill.