PHINIA Joins UAF as Lifetime Trustee and Master Barista, Strengthening Industry Support
Key Highlights
- PHINIA is now a Lifetime Trustee and Master Barista, highlighting its leadership in industry support.
- Dave Illes, Senior Director at PHINIA, will serve on the UAF board of trustees, representing the company's interests.
- The partnership aims to expand scholarships and educational opportunities for future automotive industry professionals.
- PHINIA's support underscores its commitment to fostering talent and investing in the industry's future.
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) welcomes PHINIA as a Lifetime Trustee. PHINIA also supports UAF as a Coffee Club Master Barista.
The Lifetime Trustee is a designation reserved for outstanding donors who support the UAF and its mission. The Master Barista title is the highest level of support of the UAF Coffee Club recurring donor program.
Dave Illes, Senior Director – Sales, Marketing & Training, will represent PHINIA on the UAF board of trustees.
“We’re honored to deepen our partnership with the University of the Aftermarket Foundation as a Lifetime Trustee and Master Barista. This recognition reflects PHINIA’s unwavering commitment to supporting emerging talent in the aftermarket industry. We’re thrilled to help shape the future of our industry through education, opportunity and continued investment in its people,” said Illes.
“On behalf of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, we extend our sincere thanks to everyone at PHINIA and welcome Dave Illes to the UAF board of trustees,” said Roger McCollum, MAAP, UAF chairman. “PHINIA’s investment in the future of the aftermarket as both a Lifetime Trustee and Master Barista underscores their commitment to supporting those pursuing careers in the auto care industry. We thank Dave and his team for helping us expand the availability of scholarships and educational opportunities for the next generation of industry professionals.”