Multi Parts announced the SPARK2015 Guiding Lights. The group of 19 professionals is volunteering its time during arguably the busiest days of the year. They are partnering with Multi Parts as part of this year’s SPARK Initiative. The Guiding Lights are providing students with access and insight into the aftermarket industry’s largest gathering, the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX). The students will shadow Guiding Lights throughout their time at SPARK2015 and within the AAPEX show. SPARK2015 wouldn’t be possible without them.
Developed and completely underwritten by Multi Parts, the SPARK Initiative is now in its second year. This year, SPARK2015 plays host to ten students, each of whom receive an all expense paid trip to the AAPEX show being held at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, November 3-5, 2015. Essentially, SPARK2015 is a three-day industry immersion symposium, taking place within the AAPEX show. The SPARK Initiative was developed to introduce the next generation of aftermarket professionals to the industry at its largest, single event.
SPARK 2015 GUIDING LIGHTS
Brian Altenberger
Global Product Line Director – Fuel Handling, Delphi Product & Service Solutions
Brian Cruickshank
Director, University of the Aftermarket Northwood University
Tom Fritsche
Director of Product Management, Beck/Arnley
Martin Gold
President, Gold n’ Brown Consulting
Julian Hentze
Sales and Marketing Director, Global Parts Distributors, llc
Scott Howat
Director of Product and Marketing, Gates North American Aftermarket
Ted Hughes
Manager- Marketing, MAHLE Aftermarket Inc.
Rich Jolivet
Vice President Global Sourcing & Product Management, Autopart International
Mike Kim
Manager, Product Management, GMB North America
Kevin McCloskey
Vice President of Merchandising and Costumer Satisfaction, Interamerican Motor Corporation
Jon Owens, MAAP
Vice President of Market Development, AutoMD.com
Luke Perkowski
Director, Marketing & Product Management, ATP Automotive
Jim Phillips
Vice President of Global Sourcing and Product Program Management, WORLDPAC
Lisa N. Rodriguez
Marketing Manager, CTA Acoustics, Inc.
Ryan Smith
Sales and Marketing Coordinator, Cloyes Gear and Products, Inc.
Vic Tarasik
Owner, Vic’s Precision Automotive
Nikos Theologou
Regional Marketing Director, Valeo North America, Inc.
Brian L. Wheeler
Corporate Communications Manager, Dayco Products
Jason Winchester
Director of Innovation and New Product Development, CARDONE Industries
