AASA OAC: 
Intraco’s Perrotta assumes role as first woman chairperson

Carol Perrotta, manager of operations, Intraco Corp., is the 2013 chairperson of the AASA's OAC, the first woman to hold the Council’s highest office since it was founded in 1923.
Carol Perrotta, manager of operations, Intraco Corp., is the 2013 chairperson of the Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the first woman to hold the Council’s highest office since it was founded in 1923.

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OAC members approved the slate of officers at the group’s meeting on Nov. 30 in New York. All terms begin in January 2013.

Perrotta and her fellow OAC officers will serve two year terms. Other officers are:

  • Vice Chairperson: Mick Jordan, vice president, marketing, Cloyes Gear Products
  • 2nd Vice Chairperson: Tim Vehlewald, president and CEO, ACL Distribution Inc.

Also at the Nov. 30 meeting, the following OAC members joined the board as new directors, with terms expiring in December 2015:

  • Sharmila Kakac, international sales and marketing manager, Airtex Products (a FRAM/UCI Co.)
  • Dil Kulathum, vice president, international, CARDONE Industries
  • Jeff Guenther, vice president, international sales, Hastings Manufacturing Co.

The following OAC directors have renewed their positions on the Board for terms expiring in December 2015:

  • Carlos Baez, vice president, sales and marketing, TVA Automotive Inc.
  • Federico Quintero, vice president, Quinteros S.A.
  • Juan Manuel (Jack) Garcia, director, J.M. Garcia / MERCAP S.A.
  • Mark Marutiak, director, international sales, FRAM Group
  • Ed Szubielski, vice president, global commercial markets, Federal-Mogul Corp.

About OAC

Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) is the international aftermarket council of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association. The Council promotes the sale in foreign markets of automotive and heavy duty products manufactured in North America. Those products include components, accessories, chemicals, hand and power tools, service maintenance and repair equipment, and paint and body supplies for both cars and trucks. OAC has more than 350 members in more than 40 countries. More information is available through its Web site, www.oac-intl.org.

About AASA

AASA (www.aftermarketsuppliers.org) exclusively serves manufacturers of aftermarket components, tools and equipment, and related products. It is a recognized industry change agent – promoting a collaborative industry environment, providing a forum to address issues and serving as a valued resource for members. AASA is an affiliate of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). “AASA, The Voice for the Automotive Aftermarket Supplier Industry”

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