The University of the Aftermarket Foundation announces its newly elected officers for the coming year. 

Chairman – Rusty Bishop, AAP
Vice Chairman – Jack Creamer, MAAP
Vice Chairman – Kathleen Schmatz, MAAP
Secretary – John R. Washbish, MAAP
Treasurer – Tim Lee, MAAP

In addition, the following individuals will serve on the University of the Aftermarket Foundation board of trustees in the coming year:  Bill Babcox; Jeff Brekke, MAAP; Jim Buzzard, AAP; Michael Cardone III; Carolyn Cook; Jeff Darby; Bob Egan, MAAP; Cliff Hovis; Scott Howat, AAP;  Bill Long, AAP; Bill Maggs; David O’Reilly; John Passante, AAP; Larry Pavey; Joe Pomaranski, MAAP; Ed Rammel, MAAP; Mort Schwartz, MAAP; David Segal, MAAP; Eric Sills and Jon Zieve.  Several more will serve as members of the board of trustees in a variety of support roles:   Barbara Cunningham; George Keeley; Ken Marker; Susan Medick, MAAP; Larry Northup, AAP; Margo Shepard and Jennifer Tio.

“We want to thank all of these dedicated men and women for volunteering their time and expertise to help the University of the Aftermarket Foundation continue to make a difference,” said Bishop. “These leaders all share a common goal of bringing more education and training to the auto care industry. We thank them for their continued commitment to the foundation and the future of our great industry.”

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.