People & Profiles Archives - Auto Service World https://www.autoserviceworld.com/category/people-profiles/ Reaching Canada's Automotive Aftermarket Industry Fri, 12 Jan 2024 20:42:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cropped-ASW-FAVICON-1-32x32.png People & Profiles Archives - Auto Service World https://www.autoserviceworld.com/category/people-profiles/ 32 32 Patrick Verriet promoted by Mann+Hummel https://www.autoserviceworld.com/patrick-verriet-promoted-by-mannhummel/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/patrick-verriet-promoted-by-mannhummel/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:31:35 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003840264 Global filtration company Mann+Hummel announced that Patrick Verriet is its new Canadian business development manager. Verriet takes over from Steve Ellis, who retired at the end of 2023. Verriet first joined the company in 2016 as district sales manager. “Over

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Leading aftermarket voice Ann Wilson to retire https://www.autoserviceworld.com/leading-aftermarket-voice-ann-wilson-to-retire/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/leading-aftermarket-voice-ann-wilson-to-retire/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:29:28 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003840309 One of the leading voices on the political stage for the automotive aftermarket is retiring. Ann Wilson, industry veteran and member of the Automotive Hall of Fame, is hanging it up at the end of the year, MEMA, The Vehicle

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Shop of the Year: Building Trust https://www.autoserviceworld.com/shop-of-the-year-building-trust/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/shop-of-the-year-building-trust/#comments Thu, 04 Jan 2024 11:30:35 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003839597 Art Turney’s Garage has been a key part of its community — and by no accident. It’s now the 2023 Shop of the Year winner

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JC Washbish named Alliance president https://www.autoserviceworld.com/jc-washbish-named-alliance-president/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/jc-washbish-named-alliance-president/#respond Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:59:23 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003840125 The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has a new president. Its board of directors announced JC Washbish to the role. The move was effective January 1. He will lead the Alliance’s executive staff and shareholder membership. Washbish joined the Alliance in

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Wakefield appoints new regional manager https://www.autoserviceworld.com/wakefield-appoints-new-regional-manager/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/wakefield-appoints-new-regional-manager/#respond Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:30:31 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003839910 Wakefield Canada announced Jeoffrey Boutet as its new regional sales manager for Eastern Canada. In the role, Boutet will oversee the company’s sales team in Quebec and Atlantic provinces. With more than 10 years of strong sales performance in his roles

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CRP names top Canadian sales rep https://www.autoserviceworld.com/crp-names-top-canadian-sales-rep/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/crp-names-top-canadian-sales-rep/#respond Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:30:39 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003839850 Philippe Emond, president and owner, GFGM Marketing has been named CRP Automotive’s 2023 Canadian Sales Representative of the Year. His company has represented CRP Automotive’s AAE, Pentosin, and Rein brands in Canada since 2017. Emond was presented with the award

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Former AIA Canada chair honoured https://www.autoserviceworld.com/former-aia-canada-chair-honoured/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/former-aia-canada-chair-honoured/#respond Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:30:59 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003839252 Fountain Tire executive chair Brent Hesje was recently inducted to the Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame. Hesje, who served as chair of AIA Canada in 2018, was inducted by Junior Achievement (JA) Northern Alberta & NWT. He was recognized

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Specialty Products Company adds Brent Berman https://www.autoserviceworld.com/specialty-products-company-adds-brent-berman/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/specialty-products-company-adds-brent-berman/#respond Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:30:20 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003839248 Veteran automotive aftermarket executive Brent Berman has joined Specialty Products Company to oversee sales, marketing and other key functions for the company. Specialty Products is a supplier of alignment tools, suspension components and oil/fuel system products. Berman has more than

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The Alliance adds new VP https://www.autoserviceworld.com/the-alliance-adds-new-vp/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/the-alliance-adds-new-vp/#respond Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:30:45 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003838900 The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has promoted Justin Hebert to vice president of category management. He will take over the position as of November 1 and will oversee all passenger vehicles, light and medium duty along with the Alliance commercial

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KYB names new biz ops manager https://www.autoserviceworld.com/kyb-names-new-biz-ops-manager/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/kyb-names-new-biz-ops-manager/#respond Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:25:17 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003838897 Patrick Smith has joined the KYB Aftermarket team as its new business operations manager. He will oversee sales and distribution center administrative functions, focusing on streamlining procedures and improving efficiencies. Smith spent ten years in the U.S. Army as an

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YPA Spotlight: Finding her place in the automotive aftermarket industry https://www.autoserviceworld.com/ypa-spotlight-finding-her-place-in-the-automotive-aftermarket-industry/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/ypa-spotlight-finding-her-place-in-the-automotive-aftermarket-industry/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:15:11 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003838658 Read this month’s spotlight on Pragati Upadhyay

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Bestbuy names new leader https://www.autoserviceworld.com/bestbuy-names-new-leader/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/bestbuy-names-new-leader/#respond Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:30:10 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003838672 Nick Brunet is the new president and chief operating officer of Bestbuy Distributors. Chairman Doug Wilson, shareholder and owner of Fat Guys Auto Parts in Thunder Bay, made the announcement, adding that Brunet will report directly to the board. He

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Meyle announces changes at the top https://www.autoserviceworld.com/meyle-announces-changes-at-the-top/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/meyle-announces-changes-at-the-top/#respond Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:30:41 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003838233 Karl J. Gaertner, majority shareholder of Mayle AG, is stepping down from the executive board after nearly three decades at the helm. The move was effective Sept. 1 with board members Dirk Damaschke and Marc Siemssen now managing the German

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YPA Spotlight: Aftermarket career growth driven by different perspectives: https://www.autoserviceworld.com/ypa-spotlight-aftermarket-career-growth-driven-by-different-perspectives/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/ypa-spotlight-aftermarket-career-growth-driven-by-different-perspectives/#respond Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:15:22 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003838051 Spotlight on Andrew Ionescu

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Here’s the ACC board for 2023-2024 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/heres-the-acc-board-for-2023-2024/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/heres-the-acc-board-for-2023-2024/#respond Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:30:24 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003837805 Several new faces a joining the board of directors at the Automotive Communications Council as changes were announced for the 2023-2024 year. At the top will be some familiar faces. Shawn Collins, founder of the Extend Group, will serve as

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New chair for EV tire council https://www.autoserviceworld.com/new-chair-for-ev-tire-council/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/new-chair-for-ev-tire-council/#respond Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:30:11 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003837686 Mark Ferner, senior manager, technical operations for Bridgestone Retail Operations, will serve as chair of the Tire Industry Association’s Electric Vehicle Advisory Council (EVAC). He will take over Aug. 1 for Ron Lautzenheiser a Big O Tires and Grease Monkey

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Here’s who Denso has promoted https://www.autoserviceworld.com/heres-who-denso-has-promoted/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/heres-who-denso-has-promoted/#respond Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:31:10 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003837680 Denso Products and Services Americas has added new names and familiar faces to its management team. Michael Small has been promoted to senior manager of national accounts sales and marketing. He has been with Denso for 11 years, most recently

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Bill Hay named new president at ERI https://www.autoserviceworld.com/bill-hay-named-new-president-at-eri/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/bill-hay-named-new-president-at-eri/#respond Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:16:48 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003837293 Engine Rebuilders Inc. (ERI) is welcoming Bill Hay as its new president. He will move into the position on July 4, ERI chairman Rick Miller said in an announcement, which further highlighted Hay’s experience in leadership roles and with various

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Here’s who’s on the AIA Canada board https://www.autoserviceworld.com/heres-whos-on-the-aia-canada-board/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/heres-whos-on-the-aia-canada-board/#respond Thu, 04 May 2023 10:29:40 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003836446 It’s official: The head of AIA Canada’s board of directors executive committee will be known as ‘chair’ with Shannon Spano taking the helm. The title change will remain in place — new buttons identifying the position denote ‘chair’ instead of

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Brad Shaddick wins Distinguished Service Award https://www.autoserviceworld.com/brad-shaddick-wins-distinguished-service-award/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/brad-shaddick-wins-distinguished-service-award/#respond Wed, 03 May 2023 10:25:33 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003836324 The highest award from the Automotive Industries Association of Canada has been given to Brad Shaddick. The Director of Sales in Canada for Tenneco/DRiV was named the 2023 Distinguished Service Award winner during AIA Canada’s National Conference on April 26.

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Brad Cochrane named YPA Leader of the Year https://www.autoserviceworld.com/brad-cochrane-named-ypa-leader-of-the-year/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/brad-cochrane-named-ypa-leader-of-the-year/#respond Wed, 03 May 2023 10:20:42 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003836326 AIA Canada presented the 2023 Young Leader of the Year Award to Brad Cochrane. The director of sales operations and business analytics at NAPA Auto Parts was presented the award by the Young Professionals in the Aftermarket Committee, which annually

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Brent Hesje to be honoured https://www.autoserviceworld.com/brent-hesje-to-be-honoured/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/brent-hesje-to-be-honoured/#respond Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:10:21 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003836096 Brent Hesje, executive chair of Fountain Tire, will be inducted into the Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame. The honour recognizes his lifetime achievements in business and community leadership. He was named a 2023 inductee by Junior Achievement (JA) Northern

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In memoriam: John Grant, 104 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/in-memoriam-john-grant-104/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/in-memoriam-john-grant-104/#respond Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:51:52 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003836069 A long-time figure of the automotive aftermarket has passed. John Grant, the co-founder of Grant Brothers Sales, died this past weekend. His obituary said he passed peacefully at home at the age of 104. He was born in North Sidney

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Continental announces new smart mobility leader https://www.autoserviceworld.com/continental-announces-new-smart-mobility-leader/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/continental-announces-new-smart-mobility-leader/#respond Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:30:49 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003835995 Rosa Meckseper has taken over as the head of smart mobility business area for Continental North America. She takes over from Jim Bayley, who retired at the end of March after more than 32 years in the automotive industry. The

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From the Magazine: Incoming AIA Canada Chair: ‘Lift while you climb’ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/from-the-magazine-incoming-aia-chair-lift-while-you-climb/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/from-the-magazine-incoming-aia-chair-lift-while-you-climb/#respond Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:30:25 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003835912 Shannon Spano, incoming chair of AIA Canada, wants to be a leader for young industry pros, while making the aftermarket more welcoming

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Dayco promotes four to new roles https://www.autoserviceworld.com/dayco-promotes-four-to-new-roles/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/dayco-promotes-four-to-new-roles/#respond Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:30:01 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003835827 Dayco announced it has promoted four aftermarket team members: Jay Buckley, Jerry Reeves, Jon Crawford and Sheila Mann. Jay Buckley will take on the role of director of marketing, catalogue and technical product support. He was most recently director of

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In Memoriam: Bill Russell, 82 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/in-memoriam-bill-russell-82/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/in-memoriam-bill-russell-82/#respond Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:20:26 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003835508 The automotive aftermarket community is mourning the loss of industry veteran Bill Russell. He died Feb. 14 in Victoria, B.C., at Broadmead Care Home. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Carole, his children Todd (Geri), Denise (Eddie)

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Leadership changes at Mann+Hummel Americas https://www.autoserviceworld.com/leadership-changes-at-mannhummel-americas/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/leadership-changes-at-mannhummel-americas/#respond Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:30:04 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003835354 Global filtration company Mann+Hummel announced senior leadership changes within its automotive aftermarket Americas group. Marco Faulenbach will serve as senior vice president of the group. He will lead the company’s aftermarket activities in North and South America, including engineering, sales

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Jeff Lee to lead Spectra’s Canadian aftermarket sales https://www.autoserviceworld.com/jeff-lee-to-lead-spectras-canadian-aftermarket-sales/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/jeff-lee-to-lead-spectras-canadian-aftermarket-sales/#respond Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:42:38 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003835211 Spectra Premium Mobility Solutions announced that Jeff Lee will lead the company’s Canadian sales aftermarket division as director of sales – Canada. He has been with Spectra Premium since 2011. In that time, he has held various positions, including territory

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New sales director for JNPSoft OptiCat https://www.autoserviceworld.com/new-sales-director-for-jnpsoft-opticat/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/new-sales-director-for-jnpsoft-opticat/#respond Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:31:30 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003835132 JNPSoft OptiCat announced that Mark Nasra will be joining the company as its director of sales for North America. He will draw on his more than 20 years of automotive experience to provide exceptional service and innovative tools to help

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