Paint, Body & Equipment Specialists (PBES) Segment

Committee Meeting Highlights
Annual PBES Conference
Member Services
Segment Membership List
Why Should I Join AAIA's PBES Segment?
Segment Committee and Liaison
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PBES Segment Conference

May 12-14, 2008
Embassy Suites
Scottsdale, Ariz. 

Click here for more information on the next conference, or contact Arlene Davis at 301-654-6664.

Click here for an PDF of the conference registration form.

EPA Developing Autobody Refinishing Area Source Rule

• Autobody Refinishing Area Source Rule Update – Presentation by: Kim Teal, EPA – Nov 1, 2005 (.pdf/75 KB)
• The EPA Needs Your Input! - By: Paula Hirtz – May 2005 (.pdf/27 KB)
• PB&E Distributors Take Issue with Developing Paint Regulations - By: Chris Miller - Automotive Body Repair News - Nov 15, 2005 (.pdf/23 KB)

Why Should I Join AAIA's PBES Segment?

AAIA offers your aftermarket company a number of opportunities which assist you in improving your profits and bottom line. Through its many services and benefits, AAIA:

• Keeps you updated on industry trends, events, issues, news, and profit opportunities
• Enhances your employees' knowledge, skills and abilities
• Provides you access to the leaders of the industry and to your suppliers
• Gives you information and market research studies and e-commerce tool to help you improve profits and develop new markets and customers
• Protects your business from regulatory and legislative actions by state and federal agencies
• Furnishes you with tools to meet regulatory compliance standards
• Offers you a variety of services and products at competitive group rates to reduce your business expenses

AAIA Resource Sampler

Sample the following business resources AAIA membership brings you:

• Product Catalog
• Aftermarket Events
• "Be Car Care Aware" Consumer Education Campaign

For additional membership information, contact AAIA directly or visit the About AAIA portion of the site.

Click here for AAIA's On-line Membership Application Form.

PBES Segment Committee and Liaison

The segment committee meets twice a year to help plan the activities and events of the segment. Opportunities exist to become involved in the leadership of the association through serving as volunteers on segment committees. Segment leadership is reviewed every three years, and new candidates are nominated. To become involved with the segment committee, send a letter of interest and bio to the segment liaison, Arlene Davis.

Committee Chair
Jay Sharp, CARQUESTAutomotive Finishes, Inc.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Vice Chair
Bret Thorpe, Ogden Auto Parts & Glass Co.
Ogden, Utah

Committee Members

Gary Allen, Valley Paint & Supply
Springfield, Mo.

Ron Andress, R.M. Andress & Associates
Royal Palm Beach, Fla.

O. Guy Bargnes, BASF Corporation
Southfield, Mich.

Myles Blatchley, 3M Co.
St. Paul, Minn.

Tim Carmack, DuPont Performance Coatings
Wilmington, Del.

John Chambers, P.R.O., Inc.
Olympia, Wash.

Michael Coran, J&R Auto Body Supply of Framingham, Inc.
Framingham, Mass.

Gary Cuzner, Finishmaster, Inc.
Indianapolis, Ind.

Todd D'Angelo, D’Angelo’s
Oxnard, Calif.

Randy Haranin, Parts Depot, Inc.
Abingdon, Md.

Chris Johnson, Aftermarket Partners, Inc
San Diego, Calif.

Tom Perry, U.S. Chemical & Plastics, Inc.
Massillon, Ohio

Gueary Preston, Fibre Glass-Evercoat Co., Inc.
Cincinnati, Ohio

Bill Reynolds, PPG Industries, Inc.
Strongsville, Ohio

Greg Schneider, National Oak Distributors
Ontario, Calif.

Advisors

Jason Stahl
BodyShop Business, Babcox Publications
Akron, Ohio

Michael Willins
Automotive Body Repair News, Advanstar Automotive
Cleveland, Ohio

Past Chair

Linda Barrett, Barrett Paint Supply, Inc.
Reno, Nev.

Committee Liaison

Arlene Davis, AAIA
Bethesda, MD
E-mail: arlene.davis@aftermarket.org  

Asst. Liaison

Marcella Tilli, AAIA
Bethesda, MD
E-mail: marcella.tilli@aftermarket.org