Former Director Of CIA And NSA Michael Hayden To Speak At AAPEX 2016
During his address, Hayden will dissect political situations in hot spots around the world, analyzing the tumultuous global environment and offering an unapologetic insider’s look at what it all means for America and America’s interests.
Recipients Announced For Scholarships Honoring Late AASA/OAC Executive Director Jeremy Denton
The OAC Board of Directors initiated the memorial fund through the University of the Aftermarket Foundation in November 2014. Each year, $1,000 annual scholarships are presented to one male and one female student pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket industry.
AASA Vision Conference Keynote Presentation To Spotlight O’Reilly Automotive’s Growth And Performance
O’Reilly Executive Vice President Greg Johnson will reveal how the company delivers unmatched growth and performance.
N.A. Williams Establishes Memorial Fund To Honor Neal L. Williams
Donations made in Williams’ memory will be used to help educate the next generation of auto care industry professionals.
AWDA Announces New Officers And Governors At AAPEX
Taking office immediately following the close of AAPEX on Nov. 3 is AWDA’s new chairman, Cliff Hovis, president, Hovis Auto and Truck Supply Inc., based in Mercer, Pa. Hovis succeeds Corey Bartlett of Automotive Parts Headquarters, St. Cloud, Minn., who led the association through the previous 12 months and remains on the council as immediate past chairman.
Martin J. Skok Jr., Chairman Of Elgin Industries, Passes Away At 87
Born and raised in Elgin, Skok assumed control of Elgin Industries after his father, company founder Martin J. Skok Sr., suffered a stroke in the early 1960s. A graduate of Elgin Academy and Northwestern University, Skok over the next 50 years directed the growth of the company’s manufacturing and distribution operations, product line and portfolio of customers.
YANG To Host Networking Program At AAPEX
Professionals in the auto care industry under the age of 40 are encouraged to attend.
Let Millennials Help You Achieve Your Goals In The Automotive Aftermarket
Counterman intern Abigail Hanson recently asked Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) members about millennials and their role in the automotive aftermarket. Three council members had a lot of great insight into the generation and their influence on the workforce.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Awards $30,000 In Scholarships To 12 Future ‘Top Technicians’
Automotive technology students each receive $2,500; scholarships established in conjunction with new Garage Gurus technical education network.
Accuride Announces Passing Of Tony Pape, Director, Aftermarket Strategy & Sales
Pape resided in Newburgh, Ind., with his family. He was 53. Arrangements have not yet been finalized, but Accuride will communicate them as soon as they become available.