BETHESDA, Md. The University of the Aftermarket Foundation welcomes Babcox Media Inc. as a lifetime trustee. Bill Babcox, president of Babcox Media, will serve as the company’s representative on the foundation’s board of trustees and communications committee.
"Babcox Media is thrilled to be designated as a lifetime trustee of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. The foundation’s primary mission to help educate and shape the next generation of the industry’s top leaders is at the core of everything we do at Babcox, and we’re proud to be a part of the process," said Babcox.
Over the past 25 years, the University of the Aftermarket Foundation has funded millions of dollars of scholarships, grants, research and ongoing educational programs to help develop a strong, knowledgeable aftermarket work force. The foundation seeks industry support to encourage and prepare more talented individuals for a career the aftermarket.
“Babcox Media is an exciting addition to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation board of trustees,” said Rusty Bishop, chairman of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. “Education is the key to the long-term success of an industry, and because Babcox communicates so frequently with every segment our industry, their expertise will be very valuable as we seek to inform the industry about scholarships and educational opportunities available to those who have chosen the aftermarket as a career path.”
About Babcox Media Inc.
Babcox Media Inc., founded in 1920, is a business-to-business media company serving the automotive aftermarket, tire, performance, collision, commercial trucking, engine building and powersports markets. Babcox offers a wide range of industry-specific print publications and digital websites and newsletters, in addition to custom publishing, video production, training, market research and list rental products and services. For more information, visit www.babcox.com.
About the University of the Aftermarket Foundation
Since 1986, the University of the Aftermarket Foundation has funded millions of dollars of scholarships, grants, research and ongoing educational programs to help develop a strong, knowledgeable aftermarket work force. The foundation encourages industry support, including donations for the purpose of honoring or memorializing individuals or otherwise recognizing special events, to help ensure the continued availability of training and education that strengthen the industry. For more information about the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, call (816) 584-0511.