AASA Names Jay Burkhart Executive Director Of Its China Aftermarket Office
Burkhart will be based at MEMA’s global headquarters in Research Triangle Park, N.C., and will provide strategic guidance and global aftermarket direction to Dr. Yilong Chen, managing director of the new MEMA China Center in Shanghai, which also serves as the location of the AASA China Aftermarket Office.
Uni-Select President And CEO Richard Roy To Retire
Roy spent more than 17 years at Uni-Select, including more than seven years as the corporation’s CEO.
TRW Appoints Aftermarket Catalog Data Manager
In her new role, Renee Sandford will serve as a liaison between key departments.
Mike Lambert To Retire As Network President
David Prater was appointed interim president until a membership election takes place at the Fall Membership Meeting. Lambert will remain with the Network in an advisory position until he retires later this year.
Kristen Phipps Joins Hastings Team As Director Of Business Development
In her new role with Hastings, Phipps will provide full support of Hastings sales and marketing global growth plans.
KYB Americas Appoints Mike Griffin To Aftermarket Operations Manager
In this new role, Griffin will oversee all the North American aftermarket customer support and distribution activities. Griffin has more than 20 years of experience in operations.
OBITUARY: Industry Says Goodbye To Friend, Leader Jack Creamer
Details on a memorial service to be held at the Country Club at DC Ranch in Scottsdale, Ariz., are forthcoming.
Counterman Magazine Columnist Mandy Aguilar Among Latin Auto Parts Expo Speakers
In addition, Helio Castroneves, Team Penske’s elder statesman – is set to make a guest appearance at the Expo.
John Dolder Of DAYCO Appointed To CAWA’s Manufacturers’ Advisory Council
He has spent the past seven years with DAYCO as the company’s western regional sales manager.
Auto Care Association CEO Kathleen Schmatz To Retire In December 2015
Schmatz is a nationally recognized industry advocate and a sought-after speaker and presenter.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Appoints New Director Of IT At Alliance Parts Warehouse
Anne Coffin’s background includes major consulting engagements with companies as varied as IBM, Georgia Pacific and Dana Corp., when she was president and owner of Kaleidoscope Systems.
Chris Anderson Appointed Executive VP, Elgin World Trade
Anderson, who joined Elgin in 2000, will oversee the World Trade business’s product import, export and sales operations. He reports to Elgin President Bill Skok.
