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By Counterman
MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, announced the members of the steering committee of the Center for Sustainability, launched in January.
Committee members were selected to represent the diverse membership of the organization, covering automotive and commercial vehicle, original equipment and aftermarket, large and small companies, and the remanufacturing community.
Members of the steering committee will provide guidance and oversight for the center’s leadership. In addition, they will support the programming that will be developed for the benefit of all member companies in the organization.
“We are thrilled to have the commitment of these outstanding industry executives as we take the Center for Sustainability from concept to reality,” said John Chalifoux, chief sustainability officer, MEMA, following the inaugural meeting of the steering committee. “I look forward to working with the committee members who will continue to provide their expertise and a balanced perspective for all MEMA members.”
The 10 executives serving on the MEMA Center for Sustainability steering committee are:
Marc Blackman, president and CEO, Gold Eagle, and MEMA chairman Ed Edwards, president and CEO, Circuit Board Medics Maureen Klein, vice president, public affairs and sustainability, Pirelli Tire North America Jill Kupcak, corporate office of sustainability and EHS, North America Region, Robert Bosch LLC Brian Lewallen, president, aftermarket solutions, Daimler Truck North America Santosh Singh, senior vice president, human resources, legal, government relations and corporate communications, North America, DENSOe Volker Weng, president and general manager, drivetrain and battery systems, BorgWarner Shawn Zwicker, global recon general manager, Cummins Bill Long, president and CEO, MEMA John Chalifoux, chief sustainability officer, MEMA, and COO, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Learn more about the Center for Sustainability
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By NAPA
Christian Eckes kicked off the 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) season in impactful fashion by scoring a third-place finish at Daytona International Speedway (DIS) on Friday night. The driver of the No. 19
link hidden, please login to view Chevrolet Silverado RST claimed the NCTS point lead with the top-five result after capturing the first stage victory. Eckes’ 50-point performance marked the first top-five result at a superspeedway for MHR, his second-straight podium finish at DIS, and the second-consecutive superspeedway event in which he led the most laps (19).
Eckes took the green flag from fourth position after advancing to the second round of qualifying on Friday afternoon. His assertiveness was on full display from the drop of the green as Eckes wheeled the NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet Silverado to the lead on the second lap. Two cautions waved for precipitation in the opening stage before Eckes worked the draft in the outside lane to perfection and snagged the Stage 1 win on lap 20 to secure 10 points and one playoff point.
Crew chief Charles Denike brought Eckes to pit road for a fuel only stop under the stage caution. He restarted in 10th on lap 26 for an abbreviated run in the second stage. A multi-truck accident on lap 29 broke up Stage 2, but Eckes once again inserted himself in the fight for the top spot. He threaded the needled in the middle lane to collect six points in fifth position at the end of the stage on lap 40.
Denike armed Eckes with four tires under the second stage caution, and allowed him to restart in eighth position on lap 48. A caution on lap 58 set up the final round of pit stops under yellow. Eckes took two tires just beyond the edge of the fuel window, but topped off with gas on lap 64 prior to the ensuing restart. He made quick work to rejoin the top five on lap 66. Eckes was in the process of utilizing the outside lane to make a bid for the top spot when another caution for precipitation waved on lap 69.
He was scored in third at the moment of caution and was credited with the podium result as the race was declared official after 79 circuits. Eckes holds a five-point advantage in the NCTS championship standings heading to Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
“Definitely a lot of positives,” Eckes said of the season-opening event. “We had a really fast No. 19 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet and that’s all we got to show for it. Third is great with some good stage points. Good to build on, but obviously we want to win. So, just a huge thanks to everyone at McAnally-Hilgemann Racing and we’ll go to Vegas and try to win there.”
Start / Finish: 4 / 3
Points Standing / Total: 1st / 2,016 pts.
Next Race: Friday, March 3, Las Vegas Motor Speedway
How to Watch or Listen: FS1, MRN, SiriusXM
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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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By Counterman
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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