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By Counterman
AutoPartSource/Momentum USA received the Sales & Service Award at the O’Reilly Auto Parts 2024 Leadership Conference in Dallas.
This is the second year in a row that O’Reilly has honored AutoPartSource/Momentum USA with the award.
On hand to accept the award for AutoPartSource were: John Amalfe, ownership; Dave Gonzales, senior VP sales & marketing; Jacob Eveland, marketing manager; Christina Youngblood, sales; and Dave Nickerson, NA Williams; and the sales & support team.
AutoPartSource/Momentum USA, a leading manufacturer of automotive cabin air filters, has been the prime supplier for the O’Reilly MicroGard and HEPA cabin air filter lines.
The company noted that 100% of the HEPA line is manufactured in the United States with U.S. raw materials.
Most of the MicroGard products have transitioned from being globally sourced to also being made in the United States, according to the company.
“Being honored by the premier automotive aftermarket organization in the country for the second consecutive year is an extreme honor for our entire company that we do not take for granted,” said John Amalfe, owner of AutoPartSource/Momentum USA. “Instead, this achievement makes us want to continually improve in all aspects of our business which translates to more sales growth for both companies.”
O’Reilly’s Sales & Service Award acknowledges outstanding performance, dedication to excellence and unparalleled service in the automotive aftermarket.
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By Counterman
March 4 is the deadline to register for four upcoming University of Aftermarket courses through Northwood University.
“These courses offer aftermarket-focused business, management and leadership education for motor vehicle aftermarket professionals,” said Dr. Thomas Litzinger, executive director of the University of Aftermarket and aftermarket industry chair at Northwood University. “We are pleased to offer industry-specific professional development to those working in the industry.”
Four upcoming courses – Consumer Behavior; Selling & Sales Management; The Culture of Leadership; and Aftermarket Field Sales Management — are scheduled to take place from March 18 through May 12.
Aftermarket Field Sales Management
The Aftermarket Field Sales Management course examines the field sales manager’s job activities. Subjects include selling skills; expense management; time management; merchandising/advertising plans; sales-report writing/sales-forecast plans; tradeshow management; and human resource skills.
The Culture of Leadership
The Culture of Leadership course consists of an analysis of organizational factors that influence leadership and management skills. Key aspects include formal and informal groups; norms; sanctions; organizational change; morale; function of committees and teams; role of unilateral decisions; teamwork, empowerment; and ethical philosophy.
It also includes a self-appraisal of leadership and management strengths and areas for development.
Selling & Sales Management
The Selling & Sales Management course will develop students’ competencies in professional selling theory and approaches, presentation skills and sales-management techniques.
The course focuses on developing and maintaining relationships with customers and management of the process of finding, converting and keeping customers while achieving the organization’s goals. Communication techniques, career planning, selling strategies and tactics, as well as sales duties and responsibilities are included.
Consumer Behavior
The Consumer Behavior course will explore the consumer behavior theory, including the introduction of behavioral models to investigate the consumer psychology. This includes application of consumer-behavior principles to customer satisfaction, market planning and merchandise-mix decisions. Ethical, diversity and international issues also are explored.
The deadline to register for any of the above four courses is March 4. Registration links, as well as full descriptions of all University of Aftermarket courses, are online here:
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By Counterman
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced its award winners for 2023.
“Each year, ASE takes great pleasure in recognizing those individuals who have distinguished themselves in the automotive service industry. Together with our industry partners and award sponsors, we salute the best of the best,” said Tim Zilke, ASE president and CEO. “The honored individuals come from all segments of the automobile, collision, truck, school bus, parts, educator and training sectors. Although they come from different areas, they all share a commitment to excellence.”
Award Winners
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Harrison Keyes, Jerry’s Automotive Service LLC (Waukesha, Wisconsin) Axalta/ASE Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year
James Rice, Ford Body Shop (Carthage, Missouri) Big O Tires/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Brandon Stoutmeyer, MFA Petroleum (Lebanon, Missouri) BMW/ASE Master Automobile Technicians of the Year
Patrick Nicodemus, BMW of Des Moines (Clive, Iowa) James Troxell, Apple BMW (York, Pennsylvania) Christopher Wilder, BMW of San Diego (Spring Valley, California) Timo Wolf, Momentum BMW (Houston, Texas) BMW/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year
Gabriel Qahtani, Platinumwerks Collision (Cocoa, Florida) BodyShop Business/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year
Thomas Baunach, PA Brown Daub Chevrolet (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) Bridgestone Retail Operations/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Andrew Richards, Firestone Complete Auto Care (Grand Prairie, Texas) Byrl Shoemaker/ASE Education Foundation Instructor of the Year
Scott Fisler, Milwaukee Area Technical College (St. Francis, Wisconsin) CCAR/Electude/ASE Instructor of the Year
Tracey Hicks, Frederick County Public Schools (Frederick, Maryland) Cloyes/ASE Automobile Technician of the Year
David Senula, Gloucester County (Franklinville, New Jersey) Delco Remy/ASE M/H Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician of the Year
David Harrach, City of Mesa Fleet Department (Gold Canyon, Arizona) Discount Tire/ASE Automobile Technician of the Year
Joe Bologna, Ellisville Tire and Service (St. Louis, Missouri) Enterprise Holdings/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Joseph Lanham, Enterprise Holdings (Mount Washington, Kentucky) First Student/ASE Master School Bus Technician of the Year
Joseph Taylor, First Student (Glenside, Pennsylvania) Freightliner/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year
Jason Spore, Peach State Truck Centers (McDonough, Georgia) Garage Gurus/ASE Automobile Master + A9 + L1-L4 Technician of the Year
Jesse Keyes, Dobbs Tire & Auto (St. Peters, Missouri) Gates Tools for Schools/ASE Instructor of the Year
Joseph Young, Miramar College (San Diego, California) Gates/ASE Master Automobile + L1 Technician of the Year
Jason Rigby, Christian Brothers Automotive (Cumming, Georgia) GM/ASE Service Consultant of the Year
David Hudson, Caldwell County Chevrolet (College Station, Texas) GM/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Woodrow Robison, Lee Chevrolet/Buick (Greenville, North Carolina) GM/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year
Jeff Armour, Feldman Chevrolet (Mason, Michigan) Honda/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Frank Currid, Proctor Honda (Crawfordville, Florida) Acura/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
John Heberlein, Courtesy Acura (Morrison, Colorado) I-CAR Platinum/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year
Barto (Tim) Gruber, Classic Bodyworks (Pearl City, Hawaii) Midas International/ASE Master Automotive Technician of the Year
David Lang, Midas/Auto Resource Center (Huntington, Virginia) Mitchell1/ASE Technician of the Future
Benjamin Fisher, Advance Development and MFG (Branford, Connecticut) Motor Age Training/ASE Master Automobile + L1 Technician of the Year
Jared Deskins, Nissan North America (Hammond, Louisiana) NAPA/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Steve Vinkemeier, Pro Auto Inc. (Plato, Minnesota) Navistar/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year
James Singleton, Highway Motors Inc. (Bridgewater, Virginia) Navistar/ASE Master School Bus Technician of the Year
Jeremy Adkins, Sternberg Automotive Group (Ferdinand, Indiana) Nissan/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Shawn Bauman, Mark Arbuckle Nissan (Shelocta, Pennsylvania) Infiniti/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Barry Nielsen, Ray Catena Infiniti of Bridgewater (South Amboy, New Jersey) Pep Boys/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Jeremy Luther, Pep Boys (Marrero, Louisiana) Pronto Auto Service/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Ian Sharp, Schweitzer’s Automotive (Junction City, Oregon) Parts Plus Car Care Center/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Colin Gallagher, Shaffer Auto (Port St. Lucie, Florida) Snap-on/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Dylan Dickey, Honest Accurate Auto Service (Colorado Springs, Colorado) NEXIQ/Snap-On/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year
Craig Bekkala, Bekkala’s Diesel Repair, LLC (Calumet, Michigan) Car-O-Liner/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year
Joseph Dukeman, Caliber Collision (Smithfield, North Carolina) Stellantis/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Zachary Bollinger, Cole Chrysler Dodge (Arroyo Grande, California) Subaru University/ASE Technician of the Future
Pierce Cartwright, CMA’s Subaru of Winchester (Slanesville, West Virginia) Subaru/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
James Pedicone, Chilson Subaru (Eau Claire, Wisconsin) TechNet Professional/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Chad Van Handel, Van Handel Automotive (Sisters, Oregon) TechNet Professional/ASE Service Consultant of the Year
David Anderson, Reggie’s Motorworks (Noblesville, Indiana) Toyota/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Harold Williams, Toyota of North Austin (Belton, Texas) Lexus/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Timothy Putt, Bobby Rahal Lexus (Enola, Pennsylvania) Toyota/ASE Master Collision Repair and Refinish Technician of the Year
William Lehmann, Freeman Collision Center (Santa Rosa, California) Lexus/ASE Master Collision Repair and Refinish Technician of the Year
Jared Luttrell, Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth (Burleson, Texas) TravelCenters of America/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year
Lucas Coyle, Travel Centers of America (Upland, Indiana) USAF/GM/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
SSgt Fernando Carrasquillo Morales, United States Air Force (Crestview, Florida) ZF Aftermarket/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
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By Counterman
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) has presented Bob Egan with the UAF Educational Advocacy Award.
This prestigious award recognizes an aftermarket leader for their dedication to the pursuit of excellence in education.
Egan served as chairman of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation since 2017 and recently transitioned to the role of chairman emeritus. During his tenure, UAF saw record growth in the funding of scholarships and educational programs that pave the way for students to pursue and excel in careers in the aftermarket.
Egan retired from Federal-Mogul in 2015. During his esteemed 36-year career, he held a series of executive roles of increasing responsibility, most recently serving as senior vice president, sales and strategy. He played an instrumental role in the growth of Federal-Mogul, helping the company become one of the largest suppliers in the aftermarket.
Egan has been an active industry participant throughout his career. He served as chairman of the Auto Care Association, the Automotive Sales Council and the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association and Business Forum.
In 2008, the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association recognized Egan as Leader of the Year.
“Bob has had a very impressive professional career, and he has been dedicated to the success of the aftermarket through his leadership of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation,” said Roger McCollum, AAP, chairman of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. “For the past six years, Bob has led UAF by example, actively participating in committees and reviewing countless scholarship applications each year. The UAF Educational Advocacy Award is rarely presented and there is no one more deserving to receive it than Bob Egan.”
To learn more about the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, apply for a scholarship or grant or make a donation, visit
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By Counterman
NTN, the parent company of BCA Bearings and Bower Bearings, announced that it received a 2023 Automotive Communications Award from Women in Auto Care.
NTN received the award in the “Business-to-Business – Promotional Goods, Gear, Marketing Collateral” category for its BCA and Bower “Summer Cruisin’” promotions.
“We are honored to be recognized by an inspiring organization like the Women in Auto Care”, said Georgianne Dickey, director of marketing. “Our BCA and Bower summer promotions are always popular with our customers, and winning an Automotive Communications Award puts an exclamation point on our 2023 promotions as we are hard at work planning for 2024.”
The BCA and Bower summer promotions reward participating distributor customers in the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket segments with BCA- and Bower-branded promotional goods, which they can then use to conduct their own local promotions.
“This strategy increases brand awareness at every level of the distribution channel, from the distributor to the technician, while enabling our distributors to localize the incentives and customize their promotions to their loyal customer bases,” NTN said in a news release.
The theme for the 2023 BCA and Bower summer promotions was “Summer Cruisin’”, and the promo-item packages contained items used for popular summer car care activities. Items such as carwash kits, microfiber towels, car dusters and tailgate carry-alls keep cars clean and organized, while coolers, director’s chairs and umbrellas keep refreshments and people cool in the shade, allowing recipients to go for a summer cruise in comfort and style.
The 2023 Women in Auto Care Automotive Communication Awards were presented at the annual Women in Auto Care Awards Presentation, during AAPEX in Las Vegas. The awards recognize aftermarket manufacturers, distribution networks and other organizations for outstanding business-to-consumer and business-to-business advertising, marketing and public relations activities.
Women in Auto Care is a community of the Auto Care Association, the co-owner of AAPEX, a trade-only event for the automotive aftermarket.
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