2013 Mort Schwartz Excellence In Education Award Presented To Cliff And Curt Hovis
The Hovis brothers were recognized for supporting the aftermarket by constructing a 10,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art training facility – the Hovis Technical Training Center – in Grove City, Pa., to respond to the critical need for vehicle service and repair technicians, machinists and paint and body specialists.
Future Leaders To Address GAAS 2013
Delving into the minds of up-and-coming aftermarket professionals will be the focus of a GAAS 2013 session titled, “Future Leaders Speak Out.” This unique, interactive panel discussion is being presented for the first time with automotive educators along with current and recent graduates, including recipients of a Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarship.
Clay E. Buzzard, Former Board Member Of Uni-Select, Passes Away
Less than a month ago, Clay Buzzard, along with 17 of his fellow veterans, was awarded the French Legion of Honor Medal. The French Legion of Honor Medal is given to U.S. veterans who helped in the liberation of France during World War II.
Underhood Service Editor Ed Sunkin Reviews The Top 20 Automotive Related News Stories For 2012
From racing to refrigerants, Editor Ed Sunkin gives us his thoughts on the significant industry news of 2012.
Support Is Strong For Car Care Council’s Largest-Ever Vehicle Check-Up Event
There is still time for the industry to be part of the Oct. 7 event.
Car Care Council Hosting Largest-Ever Vehicle Check-Up Event
Council to hold event at Northwood International Auto Show.
HDA Truck Pride Holds Second Annual Membership Meeting
The meeting theme, “Building Something New Together,” was the foundation for all meeting activities.
Lang Distributing President Tim Lee To Deliver Convocation Address At April’s Leadership 2.0 Session
MIDLAND, Mich. — Timothy P. Lee, MAAP, president of Lang Distributing Inc., a member of the executive committee of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association and board of directors of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, will deliver the convocation address during Session II of the 2011-2012 University of the Aftermarket Leadership 2.0 experience in West
Store Professionals Graduate from U of A’s CARQUEST School of Business
MIDLAND, Mich. – Eighteen independent CARQUEST store owners and managers became the latest graduates of the CARQUEST School of Business. This intensive, four-day education experience was developed through a collaboration between CARQUEST, the University of the Aftermarket and faculty from Northwood University’s Richard DeVos Graduate School of Management. Graduates of this session were: Tim Summerlin,
Leadership 2.0 Program Sold Out for Fourth Consecutive Year
MIDLAND, Mich. – The 2011-2012 class of the University of the Aftermarket Leadership 2.0 executive development program is officially sold out, with a record 32 industry professionals registered for the two week-long sessions of intensive industry analysis, problem solving and leadership skills training. Session I begins Sept. 11 in the Sloan Family Building for Aftermarket