Patrick Enniss Of WIX Joins AASA Technology Council Board

Patrick Enniss Of WIX Joins AASA Technology Council Board

Ray Nicholas, vice president and chief information officer, Standard Motor Products Inc., is leaving the ATC board after eight years of service.

 

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Patrick Enniss, catalog manager for the WIX Filtration Division of Affinia Group, has joined the board of governors of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Technology Council.

“Patrick brings a wealth of aftermarket knowledge to our board. His contributions and leadership will help continue the advancement of technology initiatives the council is driving for member value,” said Lisa Henkel, CRM/end market development manager, Gates Corp., who will serve her second term as AASA Technology Council (ATC) chairperson in 2015.

Enniss has 19 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket. His previous positions at WIX were product development manager and sales representative, and he served as district sales manager at Tenneco prior to joining WIX. He holds a bachelor’s degree from N.C. State University in Raleigh, N.C., and a master’s degree in management from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.

Ray Nicholas, vice president and chief information officer, Standard Motor Products Inc., is leaving the ATC board after eight years of service.

“Ray is a true leader in the automotive aftermarket. His efforts have caused suppliers, channel partners and technology providers to develop and implement technologies and standards that have improved the industry’s supply chain,” said Chris Gardner, AASA vice president and ATC executive director. “Ray’s exemplary volunteer spirit has increased member value, resulting in greater member participation in the Technology Council.”

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