MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association (MEMA), proudly recently announced its new chairman, board members and executive committee for 2024, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s 120-year journey toward future advancements.
The newly elected chairman is Kurk Wilks, president and CEO of MANN+ HUMMEL. Wilks will lead MEMA as chairman of the board of directors, bringing his extensive experience and visionary leadership to the forefront.
Members of the 2024 executive committee are:
- First vice chairman – Jon Husby, president and CEO, ADAC
- Second vice chairman – Eric Steinbecher, president automotive aftermarket – Americas, Schaeffler
- Treasurer –Dominic Grote, president and CEO, Grote Industries
- Immediate past chair/officer – Marc Blackman, CEO, Gold Eagle
- President – Bill Long, CEO, MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association
“MEMA extends its deepest gratitude to Marc Blackman for his exemplary leadership and guidance during a transformative period,” the association said. “His contributions have been invaluable in shaping MEMA’s path forward.”
Newly elected board members are:
- Jason Gerding, executive vice president, Transportation Products Group, Marmon
- John Hanighen, president and CEO, Cloyes
“Their fresh perspectives will enrich the board’s strategic vision,” MEMA said in a news release.
The full list of the 2024 MEMA board of directors is:
- Chairman – Kurk Wilks, president and CEO, Mann + Hummel
- First vice chairman – Jon Husby, president and CEO, ADAC
- Second vice chairman – Eric Steinbecher, Schaeffler
- Treasurer – Dominic Grote, president and CEO, Grote Industries
- Immediate past chair/officer – Marc Blackman, CEO, Gold Eagle
- President – Bill Long, president and CEO, MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association
- Mike Alcala, CEO, GNS N.A.
- Jason Gerding, executive vice president, Transportation Products Group, Marmon
- John Hanighen, president and CEO, Cloyes
- Justin Greenberg, president and CEO, DieselCore
- Matt Joy, CEO, Hendrickson
- Tim Musgrave, CEO, Pressure Systems
- Chris Pruitt, executive vice president, East Penn
- Bruce Ronning, senior vice president Global Sales and Commercial Operations, DriV/Tenneco
- Sandy Stojkovski, CEO, Vitesco
“The board of directors for 2024 reflects a diverse and dynamic group of industry leaders, each bringing unique expertise and vision to MEMA,” the association said. “Their collective experience is set to propel MEMA into a new era of innovation and advocacy for the vehicle supplier industry.”
