Leadership Development Network

The Leadership Development Network consists of individuals who help aftermarket professionals to grow professionally through networking, educational and philanthropic endeavors.

The Leadership Development Network encourages donations to the Aftermarket Foundation. Founded in 1959 as the Jesselson Benevolent Association, the Aftermarket Foundation assists individuals and families in the automotive aftermarket who have fallen on hard times. For more information about the Aftermarket Foundation, please call 772-286-5500.

Next Step Program

Which one of your employees is ready to take the Next Step?

The AAIA Leadership Development Network (LDN) encourages junior-to-mid- level aftermarket professionals to develop lasting involvement in the industry and the association through participating in the Next Step Program.

This program, which represents the next step in automotive aftermarket leadership, allows those who are new to the industry an opportunity to see - up close - how the association and various aspects of the industry work. As people become more connected and involved in the industry, they are more likely to build long-lasting careers in the aftermarket.

A Next Step participant will attend various AAIA committee meetings, participate in a roundtable about best practices and network at the lunches, dinners and receptions. Most meals are included, and the employee's company will be asked to cover travel expenses. Click here to download an application. (.pdf/374 KB)

Testimonials:

“My first exposure to AAIA was in Chicago at the AAIA Fall Leadership Days this past September. As a guest, I was able to visit segment or committee meetings and saw people from all parts of the aftermarket working together for the betterment of our industry. I saw first hand that this is a great venue to work along side prominent industry leaders on issues that our association is faced with everyday and in the future. I would encourage everyone in the industry to get involved – you will not be disappointed. You can and will make a difference!” – Victor Bennett, Gantt-Thomas & Assoc. (2007)
"The casual atmosphere made for an enjoyable program and the size of our orientation group was perfect to foster an incredible bonding experience. The program offers a fantastic introduction to AAIA and aided tremendously in my decision to continue my involvement in the association." - Brian Owens, ROL Manufacturing
"The Next Step Program is like a First Class ticket to get more actively involved in the association's activities. I had the opportunity to attend one of the three annual AAIA meetings, participate as a guest in the committee or segment meeting of my choosing and network with prominent industry leaders." - Arturas Rainys, DesignTech International

Fun Walk & Run

The Leadership Development Network (LDN) held their annual Fun Walk & Run on Thursday, April 10, 2008, during AAIA Spring Leadership Days at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Fla.

The purpose of the Fun Walk & Run is to raise money for GAAS scholarships. Generous support from the following companies allows us to continue this tradition:

Click here to view pictures from this event.

How to Get Involved

Membership in the LDN is on an individual or corporate basis. To become a member, contact the AAIA membership department at 301-654-6664, or contact staff liaison, Marcella Tilli, at 301-654-6664 or marcella.tilli@aftermarket.org.

You may also download and distribute the LDN Brochure/Membership Application (.pdf).

Thank you to our 2007 LDN AAPEX Reception Sponsors!

aftermarketNews.com
Bill Murray & Associates
Blitz U.S.A., Inc.
Chemplex Automotive Group, Inc.
Counterman magazine
Delphi Corporation
Ducker, Findlay, Swoboda & Associates
GCommerce, Inc.
Lang Marketing Resources, Inc.
ROL Manufacturing of America, Inc.
Technical Chemical Company (TCC)
Technologue

Committee and Liaison

The LDN committee meets three times a year for association planning purposes. Opportunities exist to become involved in the leadership of the association through serving as volunteers on committees. Each year, committee rosters are reviewed and candidates are nominated. Individuals interested in serving on an AAIA committee must send a letter of interest and a bio to AAIA Chair, c/o Dedra Selby at dedra.selby@aftermarket.org.

Committee Chair

Jason Porrini, Technologue
Malvern, Penn.

Vice Chair

Ted Hughes Jr. , MAHLE Clevite Inc.
Ann Arbor, Mich.

Committee Members

Thomas Beer, Interamerican Motor Company
Canoga Park, Calif.

Corey Bartlett, Automotive Parts Headquarters, Inc.
St. Cloud, Minn.

Richard Bowen, ExxonMobile Corporation
Kingwood, Texas

Steve Dresser AAP, Tomkins plc
Centennial, Colo.

Larry Allan Easterlin, TCC (Technical Chemical Co.)
Cleburne, Texas

Frank Frederick, ROL Manufacturing of America, Inc.
Oviedo, Fla.

Matthew McKenna, Bill Murray & Associates
Canton, Ga.

Sherri Rains, Hopkins Manufacturing Corp.
Afton, Okla.

Gavin Rodda, IPC Global Soulutions
Bridgewater, Mass.

Amy Thomas, Chemplex Automotive Group, Inc.
La Habra, Calif.

Joel Walker, Econo Lube N' Tune
Charlotte, N.C.

Remi Welch, Aftermarket Sales & Solutions Group
Alliston, ON Canada

Amy Antenora, Babcox Publications
Akron, Ohio

Michelle Dickemann, MD Publications, Inc.
Springfield, Mo.

Past Committee Chair

Don Keeling , N.A. Williams Company
St. Louis, Mo.

Board Liaison

J.David Bell, Erie DriveTrain, Inc.
Erie, Pa.

Committee Liaisons

Marcella Tilli, AAIA
Tel: 301-654-6664
Fax: 301-654-3299
E-mail: marcella.tilli@aftermarket.org

Rachel Popham, Asst. Liason
Tel: 301-654-6664
Fax: 301-654-3299
E-mail: rachel.popham@aftermarket.org

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