Auto Care Association CEO Kathleen Schmatz To Retire In December 2015
Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO, Auto Care Association, recently announced her plans to retire, effective Dec. 31, 2015. Schmatz joined the association in 2002, and was named president and CEO on Jan. 1, 2004 after 30 years with Babcox Media. “It has been an honor to work with Kathleen Schmatz, a true industry icon and
Apply For Automotive Scholarships By March 31
Applications for automotive scholarships funded by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation are being accepted through March 31, 2015. The foundation will award an additional $100,000 in scholarships this year, bringing the total amount of scholarships to be awarded by the foundation to $230,000. “With more scholarships available than ever before, we encourage all interested
2014 Is Record-Setting Year For Industry-Sponsored Scholarships
The Class of 2014 set a new record in the scholarships awarded through the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarships, University of the Aftermarket (UAF) scholarships and collaborating organizations at the automotivescholarships.com website: 295 awards for a total of $320,050. The previous record set in 2013 was 250 awards for $264,050. This year’s recipients include
Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Announces 2013-2014 Scholarship Winners
The Mobile Air Conditioning Society is proud to announce the recipients of its 2013-2014 scholarships for students entering the automotive aftermarket.
Memorial Scholarship Fund Established For Larry McCurdy
Affinia Group Inc. has established a memorial scholarship fund through the University of the Aftermarket Foundation in memory of Larry W. McCurdy, a long-time leader in the industry and Chairman of the Affinia Board of Directors beginning with the company’s inception in 2004. Affinia Group has initiated the fund with a contribution of $50,000 and
Winning the Business Championship, Made Easy
Several years ago, a friend of mine, who had just retired from Indy Car racing asked me to give a dinner presentation to a group of young race drivers. “Tell them what you learned as a business executive that can help them mount a successful racing effort,” my friend requested. As I thought about it, I realized that while my business career, training and education had taught me a lot about business tactics, management skills and marketing strategies, that same business experience left out the most important training of all: How to build a successful team.
Century Strong: Crow-Burlingame Is Celebrating Its Centennial
At this 100-year-old distribution company, the gray hairs are giving way to the dark hairs.
Auto Value And Bumper To Bumper Announce 2019 Scholarship Recipients
The students, picked from a pool of applicants from across North America, will be awarded $1,000 each.
52 Technicians Honored At ASE Annual Meeting
Forty-one companies from both the OEM and aftermarket segments sponsored the individual technician recognition awards in the Auto, Truck, Collision, Parts and Service categories, along with awards for automotive instructors. In addition to looking for top scores on ASE tests, award sponsors examine on-the-job excellence, community service and other factors when selecting honorees.
GAAS Scholarship Fund Announces Scholarship Recipients In Honor Of Barry Breslow
The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium Scholarship Fund recently announced the five recipients of $2,000 Breslow Foundation scholarships, which are awarded to students in the automotive aftermarket and performance markets. Recipients for the 2015 scholarships are: • Ryan Henderson, Sussex, New Jersey, attending Pennsylvania State University, Mechanical Engineering • Andrea Kuklenyik, Atlanta, Georgia, attending Georgia Institute