Multi Parts announces SPARK2016 Guiding Lights

Sept. 28, 2016
Multi Parts announced the SPARK2016 Guiding Lights. The group of 23 aftermarket professionals is partnering with Multi Parts as part of this year’s SPARK Initiative.

Multi Parts today announced the SPARK2016 Guiding Lights. The group of 23 aftermarket professionals is partnering with Multi Parts as part of this year’s SPARK Initiative.

The Guiding Lights provide students with access and insight into the industry’s largest gathering, the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) being held in Las Vegas, November 1-3, 2016.

“SPARK doesn’t happen without these volunteers,” Multi Parts President Brian Cohn said. “Their very unique experiences and insights are the real fuel behind the power of SPARK. The SPARK students are inspired by our Guiding Lights.They understand that these professionals have successfully made their way in our industry. Our Guiding Lights’ willingness to join us for SPARK is one of the most gratifying and essential aspects of this initiative.”

Fourteen students, selected by Multi Parts for their demonstrated interest in pursuing careers in the core business areas of the automotive aftermarket, will shadow Guiding Lights throughout their time at SPARK2016 and within the AAPEX show. The Guiding Lights offer students a personal introduction to the industry, designed to broaden their understanding of what aftermarket professionals do and how they might pursue careers alongside them.
 


SPARK2016 GUIDING LIGHTS
 

Jarod Adams, Director of Product Marketing, Bosch Automotive Aftermarket;
David Boer, Vice President of Marketing, NGK Spark Plugs (USA) and Wells Vehicle Electronics;
Brian Cruickshank, Director, University of the Aftermarket - Northwood University;
Ira Davis, President, AutoFocus Consulting & Research, LLC
General Manager, Alliance of Independent Manufacturers; Tom Fritsche, Director of Product Management, Beck/Arnley;
 
Martin Gold, President, Gold n’ Brown Consulting
 
Julian Hentze, Sales and Marketing Director, Global Parts Distributors;
 
Scott Howat, Director of Sales and Marketing, Gates North American Aftermarket; Ted Hughes, Marketing Manager, MAHLE Aftermarket Inc.; Rich Jolivet, Vice President Global Sourcing & Product Management, Autopart International; Kevin Judge, Director of Automotive Marketing, NTN Bearing Corporation of America;
Brandon Kight, Director of Marketing & Program Development, MotoRad;
Judy Love, Regional Marketing Manager Automotive Aftermarket, Schaeffler Group USA;
Meagan Moody, Regional Head of NA Communications and Marketing Analyst, ZF Services;
Melinda Oram, Demand Planner – Fuel Systems, Delphi Product & Service Solutions; Jon Owens, MAAP, Vice President of Market Development, AutoMD.com;
Mike Palm, Vice President of Marketing & Brand Management, CRP Automotive;
Alex Parker, Executive Vice President, Redline Detection;
Luke Perkowski, Director, Marketing & Product Management, ATP Automotive; Ryan Smith, Sales and Marketing Manager, Cloyes Gear and Products, Inc.;
Vic Tarasik, Owner, Vic’s Precision Automotive;
Beth Skove, Marketing Director, Valeo Service USA & Canada; Brian L. Wheeler, Corporate Marketing and Communications Manager, Dayco.

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