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By Counterman
Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Byrl Shoemaker/ASE Education Foundation Instructor of the Year. The award recognizes a high school or college instructor from an ASE accredited automotive, diesel/truck or collision repair program who demonstrates excellence through their personal dedication and commitment to the young men and women who have chosen to pursue a technical career in the automotive service industry.
The winner of the Byrl Shoemaker/ASE Education Foundation Instructor of the Year will receive a plaque, an $1,000 award, and an expenses-paid trip for two to attend the ASE Instructor Training Conference held July 15-18 in Minneapolis and ASE’s fall board of directors meeting to be celebrated at the annual technician of the year recognition banquet on Nov. 20 in New Orleans.
link hidden, please login to view Candidates must be nominated by an administrator such as a principal, program director, dean, department chair or CTE director. Finalists will be contacted by ASE Education Foundation field managers to verify their information and eligibility. To nominate an outstanding instructor, administrators should complete the form at
link hidden, please login to view by April 30, 2024. Dr. Shoemaker was the state director of vocational and adult education at the Ohio Department of Education from 1962 to 1982. He was a major contributor to education, including the development of the system of career technical education programs in Ohio and the development of the two-year post high school technician education centers that have grown into the system of community colleges across Ohio. Dr. Shoemaker was also instrumental in the development of VICA (now SkillsUSA) in Ohio as well as nationally and the development of NATEF (now ASE Education Foundation) accreditation, ensuring entry-level automotive repair training programs meet standards set by the automotive service industry at the national level, according to the ASE Education Foundation.
“There are many individuals within the automotive service education field whose contributions continue to influence and inspire long after they are gone. Such an individual was Byrl Shoemaker, Ph.D.,” said Mike Coley, ASE Education Foundation president. “Few have done as much to advance technician education as Dr. Shoemaker. Each year, the ASE Education Foundation honors his memory with the presentation of an award in his name. It is a once-in-a-lifetime achievement for those outstanding instructors whose work reflects the same dedication to technical education modeled by Dr. Shoemaker.”
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By Counterman
The Auto Care Association recently announced the addition of Jacki Lutz as director of content to its communications team.
As the director of content, Lutz will be tasked with leading a cross-functional and multimedia content strategy, development and execution across all platforms. Lutz also will be responsible for shaping and driving content initiatives to meet the association’s business objectives; enhancing brand presence; and engaging with current and prospective members.
With more than a decade of marketing and communications experience in the automotive aftermarket, “Lutz’s mastery of telling brands’ stories in a clear and compelling way will enable the association to expand the reach of its mission to more industry professionals both across the supply chain and up and down the business ladder,” the association said in a news release.
“The Auto Care Association has spent the past several years working on building an organization that meets its members’ needs of today with solutions that can carry them into the industry of tomorrow,” said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO. “A vital part of being that kind of a dependable association for its members means being able to connect with them – all of them – and that begins with great communication. The addition of Jacki Lutz to our communications team will help the Auto Care Association to grow its connections with our members and share their stories in an impactful way with the entire auto care industry.”
Prior to joining the Auto Care Association, Lutz served as the senior manager of global corporate marketing communications for Sensata Technologies, where she created and executed a new centralized marketing communication strategy for all of its business units, including aerospace, automotive, heavy-duty, clean energy and aftermarket. Since 2013, Lutz previously held additional roles within Sensata Technologies, including global head of communications, training and e-commerce, auto and aftermarket; global head of marketing and communications, aftermarket; and marketing and communications manager, NA aftermarket.
Lutz has been an active member of the Auto Care Association, participating in and providing leadership to the association’s Marketing and Communications Committee; the Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG); the AWDA Manufacturer’s Advisory Council; and the Women in Auto Care Executive Board.
Lutz has contributed to several other prominent industry organizations throughout her career. She served as president of the Automotive Communications Council and has contributed her expertise to the boards of MEMA Aftermarket’s Marketing Executive Council and the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation.
Lutz’s remarkable contributions have been recognized with prestigious accolades, including the Auto Care Impact Award, SEMA’s 35 under 35 distinction, membership in Babcox’s Women at the Wheel and induction into Tire Review’s esteemed Club 3633.
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Photo caption: Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association (pictured on the right), teaches an automotive aftermarket course during a recent visit to Northwood University in Midland, Michigan.
Leaders from the Auto Care Association recently visited Northwood University to meet with students enrolled in automotive aftermarket courses.
Auto Care President and CEO Bill Hanvey was the guest lecturer for several Northwood University automotive aftermarket courses at its Midland, Michigan, campus, alongside several Auto Care Association team members.
“One of the most fulfilling parts of my job is preparing the next generation of leadership for our industry,” said Hanvey. “Northwood University students are engaging, intelligent and care deeply about their career potential. The entire university staff is fully invested in their success and opportunities for industry leaders to share their experiences with the students are invaluable for the students and the executive as well. We are thrilled at the level of collaboration between Northwood and Auto Care to bring necessary training and education to the men and women both in the industry now, and those considering a career in the future.”
Hanvey was joined by Ted Hughes, senior director, community engagement, Auto Care Association and executive director, Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA); Amanda Bischoping, director, education, Auto Care Association; and Jonathan Larsen, vice president, standards and digital products, Auto Care Association.
The Auto Care Association team met with students enrolled in the following courses:
Aftermarket Manufacturing Management, which explores the role manufacturers play in the aftermarket and what business functions they employ; Category Management, which prepares students for the role of product manager through inventory modeling techniques and data analysis; and Aftermarket management research, which teaches students research techniques to form a hypothesis and sample the data to reject or not reject the hypothesis. “Northwood University is beyond grateful for the Auto Care Association team,” stated Thomas Litzinger, executive director, University of the Aftermarket and Northwood University aftermarket industry chair. “We appreciate the team coming to campus and interacting with our students. It is very beneficial and meaningful for our students to meet industry executives, learn about the aftermarket on such a high level, and discover their passion and dedication to our industry. Experiential learning opportunities like this are what set our students apart and help them become the future leaders of our industry.”
The global market value of the aftermarket industry currently exceeds $400 billion. Northwood’s
link hidden, please login to view is the only one of its kind. Students in this program are fueled by their passions for cars, the aftermarket and turning their passion into a future career. The program has a nearly 100% employment rate for all graduates in the program, according to Northwood.
James O’Dell, assistant director, aftermarket education, Northwood University, noted that part of its students’ success is because Northwood helps them engage in real-world experiences and to network with industry leaders such as Hanvey, Hughes, Bischoping and Larsen.
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Northwood University recently announced its 2024 Class of 20 Under 40 honorees.
Established last year, the 20 Under 40 program recognizes NU alumni who are ambitious professionals doing great things in their careers, organizations or communities.
“Last year’s inaugural 20 Under 40 event was a phenomenal success in terms of alumni engagement and participation, and most importantly, in recognizing the impact NU alumni are making locally and around the world,” stated Julie Adamczyk, senior alumni and engagement officer. “This year, we received more than 230 nominations. This is a testament of how many alumni are deserving of this recognition — narrowing it down to 20 was a difficult job.”
The 2024 Class of 20 Under 40 includes the following individuals along with their town of residence (located within Michigan unless otherwise noted); graduation year; and current professional roles:
Nick Andres of Atlanta, 2019, MBA 2020, strategic planning senior analyst – electric vehicles, Cox Automotive Yan Bowers, of Okemos, 2012, senior manager, Plante Moran Ethan Bregger, of New Boston, 2011, MBA 2017, sales manager – retail, Tenneco Inc. Jackie Brooks, of Denver, 2006, CEO, Loudr Corey Ferris, of Midland, 2006, director of asset management, Hantz Financial Services Inc. Lane Fortinberry, of Clarkston,2008, founder/owner, Formatic Digital Lauren Griewski, of Cornwall, New York, 2007, senior vice president of strategic partnerships and global agencies, Rokt Andrew Hanagan, of Oak Park, 2015, realtor, Good Company Realty Tony Johnson, of Valrico, Florida, 2015, MBA 2016, director of operations, Domino’s Nathan Lindstrom, of Odenton, Maryland, 2008, director – dealer policy, Toyota Motor North America Paul Mersino, of Canton, 2005, president/CEO, Butzel Jake Riepma, of Dallas, 2015, on-air host, Chat Sports Bryce Rucker, of Ferndale, 2009, attorney and business advisor Nathan Schick, of Birmingham, 2023, general sales manager and marketing manager, Auto Europe Inc. Autumn Schwalbe, of Ypsilanti, 2020, performance parts product specialist and planner, Ford Motor Company Ann Marie Taepke, of Apex, North Carolina, 2007, chief marketing officer, Holderness Family Productions DeAnte Thompkins, of Troy, 2010, market director, Thrivent Tray Thompson, of Arlington, Texas, 2016, manager – corporate social responsibility, Dallas Mavericks Kristi Wagner, of Brooklyn, New York, 2006, director – partnership activation, Major League Baseball David Wilson, of Preston, Maryland, 2008, president/CEO Preston Automotive Group “From the automotive industry to professional sports organizations, this year’s class features an incredible community of entrepreneurial leaders who are driving economic and social progress in their local communities and around the U.S. and world,” Adamczyk said.
This year’s class will be honored during a reception at 7 p.m. April 5 at the Atheneum Suites Hotel International Banquet and Conference Center in Detroit. To register, get hotel reservation codes and explore sponsorship opportunities, visit
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By Counterman
The Auto Care Association last week testified before the Idaho State Senate Commerce and Human Resources Committee in opposition to Senate Bill 1233, which would add language to an existing law that requires insurers to notify consumers in writing if they specific aftermarket parts for a collision repair.
Currently, Section 41-1328B of the Idaho Code states, “It shall be an unfair claim settlement practice for an insurer to specify the use of nonoriginal equipment manufacturer aftermarket crash parts in the repair of an insured person’s motor vehicle, or for a repair facility or installer to use non-OEM aftermarket crash parts to repair a vehicle, if the consumer has not been advised in writing.”
SB 1233 proposes to:
Add headlamps, fenders, hoods, tail lamps and bumper components to the definition of aftermarket crash parts Add language to written disclosure statements telling consumers that non-OEM crash parts may affect safety and performance of a vehicle Recommend that consumers consult with a qualified industry expert or repair shop before making any decisions regarding the use of non-OEM crash parts Although SB 1233 was introduced in late January, it was swiftly advancing in the Idaho State Senate. Alongside Auto Care Association members, the association quickly took action to prevent the bill from becoming law, sending letters of opposition to the committee members highlighting its impact on aftermarket businesses in Idaho.
“In Idaho specifically, our industry provides over 12,492 jobs, generates $1.6 billion in economic activity and provides $679 million in wages,” said Tod Moore, manager, grassroots and advocacy, Auto Care Association. “SB 1233 would have immediate, detrimental effects on this otherwise vibrant aftermarket ecosystem, not to mention the negative effect it will have on consumers.”
During the hearing, the committee heard testimony from individuals both supporting and opposing the bill before ultimately voting to hold the bill in committee and thus preventing it from moving forward. Similar legislation also was recently defeated in Washington state.
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