After their two-week leadership development experience, the Leadership 2.0 Class of 2021-2022 graduated on Thursday, March 24 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Participants in this year’s class represented a wide range of light vehicle aftermarket job functions, geographies and experiences.
This year’s class included:
Javier Alcantar, Frontera Radiator
Jake Aschendorf, Epicor
Josh Bisanz, Auto Wares Group
Chad Brown, BorgWarner
Daniel Burns, Parts Authority
Mike Burchi, NGK Spark Plugs
Chris Caputo, Continental Automotive
Michael Davidson, Advance Auto Parts
Susan Dickson, Closs Tire & Auto
Shao Dyi, Parts Warehouse Dist.
Mac Eash, Schaeffler
Jeremy Fisher, XL Parts
Colin Foster, Gates
Megan Gardner, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association
Jacquie Hower, Zimmerman’s Auto
Andy Jados, Motorad
Lauren Lambrix, Gates
Brittani McClain, Auto-Wares Group
Francisco Moreno, ZF
Channing Reames, Genuine Parts Co.
Jacqueline Rodriguez, Parts Authority
Dave Sorrentino, Eastern Warehouse Dist.
Kent Talley, AIT Trakmotive
Jacob Tucker, Gates
Joe Thomas, Sensata
Patrick Shaughnessy, Motorad
Arnoldo Ventura, Frontera Radiator
Patrick Verriet, Mann+Hummel
Kristen Whitsett, Motorad
Pepper Wilson, The Parts House
Aaron Wisniewski, Auto-Wares Group
Jeremy Van Voorst, The Merrill Co.
Session I was held last August at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. Participants receive 7.0 credits toward completion of their Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) or Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) designations.
Registration for the next Leadership 2.0 class is now open at www.universityoftheaftermarket.com. Session I will be held Aug. 14-19, 2022 on Northwood University’s campus in Midland, MI. Session II will be held in Raleigh, North Carolina, on March 12-17, 2023. Participants must attend both sessions.
