U of Aftermarket’s Leadership 2.0 Class Graduates

U of Aftermarket’s Leadership 2.0 Class Graduates

Participants represented a wide range of light vehicle aftermarket job functions, geographies and experiences.

After their two-week leadership development experience, the Leadership 2.0 Class of 2021-2022 graduated on Thursday, March 24 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Participants in this year’s class represented a wide range of light vehicle aftermarket job functions, geographies and experiences.

This year’s class included:

Javier Alcantar, Frontera Radiator

Jake Aschendorf, Epicor

Josh Bisanz, Auto Wares Group

Chad Brown, BorgWarner

Daniel Burns, Parts Authority

Mike Burchi, NGK Spark Plugs

Chris Caputo, Continental Automotive

Michael Davidson, Advance Auto Parts

Susan Dickson, Closs Tire & Auto

Shao Dyi, Parts Warehouse Dist.

Mac Eash, Schaeffler

Jeremy Fisher, XL Parts

Colin Foster, Gates

Megan Gardner, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association

Jacquie Hower, Zimmerman’s Auto

Andy Jados, Motorad

Lauren Lambrix, Gates

Brittani McClain, Auto-Wares Group

Francisco Moreno, ZF

Channing Reames, Genuine Parts Co.

Jacqueline Rodriguez, Parts Authority

Dave Sorrentino, Eastern Warehouse Dist.

Kent Talley, AIT Trakmotive

Jacob Tucker, Gates

Joe Thomas, Sensata

Patrick Shaughnessy, Motorad

Arnoldo Ventura, Frontera Radiator

Patrick Verriet, Mann+Hummel

Kristen Whitsett, Motorad

Pepper Wilson, The Parts House

Aaron Wisniewski, Auto-Wares Group

Jeremy Van Voorst, The Merrill Co.

Session I was held last August at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. Participants receive 7.0 credits toward completion of their Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) or Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) designations.

Registration for the next Leadership 2.0 class is now open at www.universityoftheaftermarket.com. Session I will be held Aug. 14-19, 2022 on Northwood University’s campus in Midland, MI. Session II will be held in Raleigh, North Carolina, on March 12-17, 2023. Participants must attend both sessions.

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