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LDN Brochure/Membership Application (.pdf/188)
Mission
Next Step Program
Fun Walk & Run
2009 LDN AAPEX Reception Sponsors
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.
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.
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 at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, 2010, during AAIA Spring Leadership Days at the Westin Diplomat in Hollywood, Fla.
The purpose of the Fun Walk & Run is to raise money for automotive scholarships through the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarship program. If your company is interested in contributing sponsorship money or giveaways for this event, click here to download the sponsorship form.
This year, generous support from the following companies allow us to continue this tradition:
(as of March 11, 2010)
Click here to view pictures from Spring 2008
Blitz U.S.A., Inc.
Blue Magic, Inc.
MAHLE Clevite Inc.
N.A. Williams
Remy Power Products
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).
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.
Sherri Rains, Hopkins Manufacturing Corp.
Afton, Okla.
Jared Baier, The Combined Group
Northbrook, Ill.
Corey Bartlett, AAP, Automotive Parts Headquarters, Inc.
St. Cloud, Minn.
Mirela Beecham, Ph.D., Federal-Mogul Corp.
Southfield, Mich.
Gary Bostic, Remy Power Products
Pendleton, Md.
Steve Dresser, AAP, Tomkins plc
Centennial, Colo.
Jordan Dull, NASCAR Automotive Group
Charlotte, N.C.
Vondie Fletcher, Blitz U.S.A., Inc.
Miami, Okla.
Ryan Fowler, The Penray Companies, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, Ill.
Bryan Funke, AAP, R. L. Polk & Co.
Southfield, Mich.
Bruce Listorti, Vista-Pro Automotive, LLC
Longwood, Fla.
Amy Thomas, Chemplex Automotive Group, Inc.
La Habra, Calif.
Jeffrey Walter, Zimmerman's Automotive Service
Mechanicsburg, Pa.
Ted Hughes, MAHLE Clevite Inc.
Ann Arbor, Mich.
Committee Liaison
Marcella Tilli, AAIA
Tel: 301-654-6664
Fax: 301-654-3299
E-mail: marcella.tilli@aftermarket.org
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