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By Counterman
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers and Epicor announced an application deadline extension for the 2023 Channel Excellence Award.
The award was established in 2019 to celebrate innovation and collaboration between suppliers and channel partners that drive aftermarket growth. The new deadline is Feb. 8.
The selection committee includes well-known leaders, analysts and educators from the aftermarket who will review applications and select the winner. Committee members represent all major levels of the aftermarket including repair shops, distributors and suppliers to ensure a broad perspective.
The 2023 Channel Excellence Award winners will be announced during the Vision Conference on April 12 in Chicago.
The 2023 MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Channel Excellence Award selection committee includes:
Chris Gardner, MEMA Aftermarket Rick Guirlinger, Schwartz Advisors Tim Hardin, Epicor Tony Molla, TM Consulting John Passante, The Organizational Development Group Joe Pomaranski, Pomaranski Consulting The 2022 Channel Excellence Award winners were NGK AutoZone which, together, shared market research and applied point-of-sale data and other information to develop an oxygen-sensor program that grows market share, reduces inventory requirements, and lays the foundation for future shifts in market demand.
The application and additional information on the Channel Excellence Award can be found by clicking
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By Counterman
MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, has named Mike Jackson executive director of strategy and research.
Jackson most recently was executive director of strategy and research for MEMA’s light-duty original equipment division.
Jackson’s expanded role will support all segments of MEMA, including the OE, aftermarket, remanufacturing, commercial vehicle and government affairs. He will lead a dynamic, data-driven research team focused on bringing insights and clarity around industry and market trends.
“In today’s complex transportation environment, data is fundamental. MEMA’s strategy and research team will serve as a valuable resource for timely and relevant market intelligence and strategic analysis,” Jackson said. “Our mission is to give MEMA members a competitive advantage in the industry.”
Jackson has proven expertise in automotive forecasting and trends shaping the future of mobility. During his tenure, he led MEMA’s chief purchasing officers and chief financial officers councils and was responsible for executing an extensive range of strategic member conferences and industry analysis. While with IHS Markit, he led the North American vehicle production forecasting practice, and held various strategy roles at Alcoa Fujikura and Faurecia.
Jackson holds a bachelor of science in management strategy from Eastern Michigan University and an MBA in international business from Wayne State University. He gained vital international experience living and working in Germany and works with community and faith-based organizations in his spare time, locally and abroad.
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MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, has named John Chalifoux as its chief sustainability officer and head of its newly launched Center for Sustainability.
He also will serve as chief operating officer of the MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers membership group. Most recently, Chalifoux was president and chief operating officer of MEMA’s Association for Sustainable Manufacturing (MERA).
The Center for Sustainability is a critical component of MEMA’s recent realignment to better position itself and its members for long-term success. Through the center, MEMA will expand the reach of its sustainability and ESG services. Now all MEMA members will have access to subject-matter experts, programming and other resources.
Chalifoux will lead the strategic direction, design and execution of the center, helping membersnavigate the increasingly complex processes and requirements of a successful sustainability program.
Under Chalifoux’s leadership, MERA was recognized internationally for elevating and mainstreaming remanufacturing and similar forms of sustainable manufacturing – key drivers in the circular economy. All ongoing remanufacturing activities will roll under the MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers membership group, where Chalifoux will lead operations.
“Our members are leaders in the automotive and commercial vehicle supplier industry,” said Chalifoux. “I am excited to take on this dual role within MEMA as we unite aftermarket suppliers and serve all MEMA members wherever they are in their sustainability journey.”
Previously at MEMA, Chalifoux was vice president of marketing and business development for MEMA’s original-equipment suppliers market segment (OESA). Before MEMA, Chalifoux was a strategy consultant for PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is an experienced marketing and sales executive, working in the automotive supplier community for Freudenberg-NOK, NTN Bearing and Valeo. He began his career with Goldman Sachs in New York.
Chalifoux earned bachelor’s degrees in economics and mechanical engineering from Stony Brook University and an MBA from Michigan State University. He also is a graduate of the NADA Dealer Academy. In 2022, Northwood University recognized Chalifoux with its Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Award and he was named a Notable Leader in Sustainability by Crain’s Detroit Business.
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By Counterman
MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, announced establishment of the Center for Sustainability, a new and vital initiative to support its members as they navigate the increasingly complex processes and requirements of a successful sustainability program.
“The Center for Sustainability is a crucial component of MEMA’s recent future-looking realignment and a direct result of the success of MERA, TheAssociation for Sustainable Manufacturing, a former MEMA division,” said Bill Long, MEMA president and CEO. “The center will serve as a valuable resource for all MEMA members.”
“There is a great need for dialogue and resources to support sustainability education and the sustainability and ESG requirements facing MEMA members,” said John Chalifoux, MEMA chief sustainability officer and COO of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. “MERA focused on members in the remanufacturing industry, a vital component of a strong circular economy. The Center for Sustainability allows us to broaden our view of sustainability and ESG for all MEMA members, supporting OE and aftermarket parts manufacturers, remanufacturers, technology suppliers and others in the vehicle supplier community.”
The mission of the new Sustainability Center is to serve MEMA members wherever they are in their sustainability journey.
The center’s collaborative community will help members comply and build advantage as they assess and respond to the needs of their customers and other stakeholders. The center will work closely with MEMA DC to cover a range of commercial and policy-related issues and topics that affect all members. It will be a platform to share best practices and provide members with subject-matter experts, research, data and more.
MEMA is already partnering with member companies in the sustainability space to deliver needed content and dialogue for the overall membership. In the months prior to the announcement, sustainability education and discussion sessions for members were held with BlueInc Strategies, Boston Consulting Group, Foresight Management and RSM US. Future sessions are planned and will be announced soon.
These partners and others will help guide companies from corporate strategy to reporting requirements to stakeholder communications through virtual education and discussion sessions, in-person conferences, and consultations.
“Our members understand the importance of a viable and strategic sustainability program to achieve long-term success, but many do not have the internal resources to do it alone,” Chalifoux said. “For members, our value proposition is ‘the go-to place to accelerate your sustainability journey.’”
To learn more, contact John Chalifoux at [email protected]
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By Counterman
MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, has named Megan Gardner as executive director of marketing and communications.
In this new role, Gardner leads all MEMA marketing and communications functions, including strategy and execution for MEMA’s digital platforms, branding, advertising, event marketing and media relations.
Prior to MEMA’s recent reorganization, marketing and communication responsibilities were siloed across MEMA’s four divisions. Gardner was most recently senior director of marketing, membership and sponsorship for MEMA’s former aftermarket division.
“Megan has proven herself as a dynamic marketer and collaborative leader,” MEMA President and CEO Bill Long said. “She is very member-focused and has the experience we need to support our short- and long-term goals.”
Since joining MEMA in January 2019, Gardner has created a robust aftermarket marketing program and improved member outreach. Under her leadership, MEMA’s former aftermarket division’s membership, event attendance and sponsorships significantly increased. In the last six months, Gardner worked with MEMA’s leadership team and other external partners to successfully drive MEMA’s rebrand.
“It’s an exciting time at MEMA, and I’m honored to be working with such a talented and dedicated team,” said Gardner, who leads the seven-member marketing and communications team. “The team will support MEMA and its two membership groups: MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, as well as MEMA’s Government Affairs and MEMA’s Center for Sustainability. It’s a privilege to serve MEMA in a capacity that honors both its rich history and helps to drive its bright future.”
AftermarketNews named Gardner in its 2022 “Women at the Wheel” class, a tribute to women making a difference in the automotive aftermarket. That same year, she earned an Aftermarket Automotive Professional (AAP) designation in 2022 from Northwood University.
Gardner holds a bachelor of arts in communications from Villanova University and a master’s degree in sports management from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Before MEMA, Gardner was director of client services at TurnKey Marketing and vice president of accounts for 3 Birds Marketing.
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