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Mission
2011/2012 LDN Sponsors
Next Step Program
Fun Walk & Run
LDN Reception at AAPEX
How to Get Involved
Committee Members and Liaison
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.
Generous support from the following companies allows LDN to continue its many exceptional networking events and opportunities, including the Spring Leadership Days Fun Walk & Run, LDN Reception at AAPEX and LDN Scholarships, part of the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarship program.
Action Sales & Marketing, Inc.
Affinia Group Inc.
Automotive Parts Headquarters, Inc.
Blue Magic, Inc.
Hirsig-Frazier Company, Inc.
Interstate Batteries
MAHLE Clevite Inc.
N.A. Williams
New Era Marketing Inc.
The Penray Companies, Inc.
Polk
Professional Representatives of the Southwest, Inc. (P.R.O.S.)
Pronto Auto Parts
RepForce
RepWorks Marketing
Scully Lemoine Marketing Associates, Inc.
Stant Corporation
The Timken Company
Next Step Program for AWDA Warehouse Distributors
AAIA Fall Leadership Days
Sept. 5-7, 2012
The Palace Hotel
San Francisco, Calif.
Which one of your employees is ready to take the Next Step?
The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), in conjunction with the Leadership Development Network (LDN), would like to encourage warehouse distributor professionals to develop lasting involvement in the industry and the association through participation at AAIA Fall Leadership Days.
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.
An AWDA Next Step participant will attend various AAIA committee meetings and network at the lunches, dinners and receptions. Most meals are included, and AWDA will fund five $1,200 scholarships toward travel expenses with participation in the program.
AWDA is targeting warehouse distributor professionals who would benefit from this program.
Testimonials:
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“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
The Leadership Development Network (LDN) will hold their annual Fun Walk & Run on Thursday, May 3, 2012, during AAIA Spring Leadership Days at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
The purpose of the Fun Walk & Run is to raise money for automotive scholarships through the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarship program. LDN will award three $1,000 scholarships.
Thank You to Our 2011 Sponsors!
Click here to view pictures from Spring 2011
LDN Reception at AAPEX
The Leadership Development Network (LDN) will hold their annual AAPEX Reception on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nev. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Veronese Ballroom 2401. For more information on how to sponsor this networking reception, call 301-654-6664.
CLICK HERE to View the 2011 LDN AAPEX Reception Ad!
Membership in the LDN is on an individual basis. To become a member, contact the AAIA membership department at 301-654-6664, or contact staff liaison Meg Lewis at 301-654-6664 or e-mail meg.lewis@aftermarket.org.
Standing committees primarily meet two times a year in conjunction with AAIA Leadership Days in the spring and fall, throughout the U.S., to provide direction and develop plans for the association. Some committees may meet an additional time and/or schedule various conference calls/Webinars. If your job responsibility coincides with any of the standing committees and you are interested in becoming more involved in AAIA, please complete a nomination form and include your relevant experience and qualifications. E-mail the form, along with an updated bio, to aaiacommittees@aftermarket.org.
Jared Baier, The Combined Group
Camby, IN
Corey Bartlett, MAAP, Automotive Parts Headquarters, Inc.
Saint Cloud, MN
David Boer, UCI International, Inc.
Evansville, IN
Gary Bostic, Remy Power Products
Mt. Airy, MD
Jordan Dull, NASCAR Automotive Group
Charlotte, NC
Bill Flaherty, Stant Corporation
Portland, ME
Ryan Fowler, The Penray Companies, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Mikaela Hicks, Bergan, LLC
Monkey Island, OK
Bruce Listorti, Vista-Pro Automotive LLC
Longwood, FL
Carter Smith, Interstate Batteries
Dallas, TX
Matt Stanco, Armored AutoGroup
Commack, NY
Amy Thomas, Chemplex Automotive Group, Inc.
La Habra, CA
Dean Toole, Alliance Parts Warehouse, LLC
Little Rock, AR
Jeffrey Walter, Zimmerman's Automotive Service
Mechanicsburg, PA
Committee Liaison
Meg Lewis, AAIA
Tel: 301-654-6664, x1020
Fax: 301-654-3299
E-mail: meg.lewis@aftermarket.org
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