UAF Recognizes Aftermarket Professionals
Key Highlights
- The program awards hundreds of scholarships to students pursuing careers in automotive, heavy-duty, and tire industries, supporting industry growth.
- Industry leaders emphasize that serving as a reviewer is a meaningful way to invest in the future of the automotive industry.
- The scholarship review team is led by experienced professionals, with opportunities for more industry members to join and contribute.
- Interested individuals can contact Mike Buzzard via email to become part of the scholarship review team, fostering industry engagement and mentorship.
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) recognizes 133 aftermarket professionals who volunteered to review and evaluate scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year. Their commitment to the industry plays a vital role in the Foundation's annual scholarship program, which is now in the process of awarding hundreds of scholarships to students pursuing automotive, heavy-duty and tire industry careers.
“Serving as a scholarship reviewer is one of the most meaningful ways our industry can invest in its future,” said Mike Buzzard, AAP, UAF scholarship committee chairman. “Each year, our review teams generously give their time to help identify deserving students. Their commitment makes this program possible, and we sincerely appreciate their willingness to 'pour it forward' by supporting the next generation of automotive professionals.”
Team Leaders:
George Arrants | Julie Becker-Myers | John Bunting
Mike Buzzard | Brian Cruickshank | Dawn Gonzalez
Jennifer Hollar | Pete Kornafel | Vonda Lee
Larry Pavey | Robert Roos | Rich Zeichner
Team Members:
John Albano | Mike Allen | Doug Arnold | Scott Austin | Amelia Baker Dave Barbeau | Corey Bartlett | Richard Beirne | Joe Bergsieker | J.R. Bishop | Marc Blackman | Brent Blauner | Maggie Blevins | Darrin Bovee | Jim Buzzard | Robert Castle | Tina Choinacky | Drew Conkling | Chris Cox | Patrick Cronin | Genevieve Czech | Josh D’Agostino | Joe DeLorme | Jim Douglas | Shireen Doultani | Cheryl Dry | Eric Dutra | Bob Egan | Stefan Feder | Mike Ferris | Colby Florea | Kelly Foulk | Matt Fowler | Robyn Fox | John Frala | Wendi Frederick | Chris Gardner | George Garner | Bob Gracey | Rick Guirlinger | Don Haas | Todd Hack | John Hanighen | Megan Hansen | Bill Hanvey | Mike Harvey | Matt Hellmann | Julian Hentze | Kimi Hickler | Steve Hoellein | Jim Holik | Mark Hoogterp | Grace Hovis | Scott Howat | Tina Hubbard | Ted Hughes | Tanya Hunt | Kelsey Jarman | Kevin Judge | Samantha Kaiser | Mike Kasperbaurer | Roy Kent | Brad Kraft | Tom Langer | Elle Lawhead | Randy Lisk | Scott Luckett | Andrea Mack | Kevin Mack | Molly MacKay Zacker | Bill Maggs | David Manor | Dean Martin | Celina McCabe | Paul McCarthy | Dave McColley | Roger McCollum | Katy McQuiston | Rob Merwin | Chris Messer | Josh Meyer | Meagan Moody | Scott Nash | Kim Nolan | Shannon O’Brien | James O’Dell | Jennifer Petraitis | Mark Phillips | James Pollack | Nick Porrini | Marion Posen | Elisse Richardson | Jacqueline Rodriguez | Michael Rukov | Charlie Ryan | Ryan Samuels | John Sanford | Rick Schwartz | Bobby Segal | Mark Seng | Trish Serratore | Steve Sharp | Dennis Sheran | Eric Sills | Malcolm Sissmore | Michael Skolnick | Janet Smail | Teresa Speight | Joe Stephan | Bill Stroupe | Melanie Sypolt | Traci Taylor | Greg Turnbull | Louise Veasman | Judy Walter | Mark Wagner | JC Washbish | John R. Washbish | Jillian Weishaar | Dennis Welvaert | Brent Windom
“As our program grows, we are always in need of additional scholarship reviewers,” said Buzzard. “If you are interested in becoming part of our team, email me at [email protected]. It is a rewarding process that gives you a glimpse into the lives of the young adults interested in joining our industry.”