University of the Aftermarket Foundation welcomes GCommerce as new lifetime trustee

Sept. 14, 2020
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) welcomes GCommerce Inc. as a new lifetime trustee and thanks them for their generous support.

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) welcomes GCommerce Inc. as a new lifetime trustee and thanks them for their generous support. Steve Smith, CEO of GCommerce, will serve as the company’s representative on the UAF board of trustees.

“We are proud to be associated with such a fine organization that provides valuable support to our industry in the form of education and training,” said Smith. “I am looking forward to my new role as a trustee and working with UAF to expand educational opportunities for the cybersecurity and information technology fields that are so critical to the success of the aftermarket.”

“On behalf of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, I want to extend our sincere thanks to GCommerce for their generous contribution,” said Bob Egan, MAAP, chairman of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. “We welcome Steve to the UAF board of trustees and thank him for volunteering his time to help the University of the Aftermarket Foundation serve the industry.”

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation lifetime trustee designation is reserved for exceptional donors who support the UAF mission of providing scholarships and educational opportunities for the next generation of aftermarket professionals. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and all contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.

To learn more, apply for a scholarship or grant, or make a donation to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, visit www.uofa-foundation.org.

About the University of the Aftermarket Foundation
Since 1986, the University of the Aftermarket Foundation has funded millions of dollars of scholarships, grants, research and ongoing educational programs to help develop a strong, knowledgeable aftermarket workforce. The foundation encourages industry support, including donations for the purpose of honoring or memorializing individuals or otherwise recognizing special events, to help ensure the continued availability of training and education that strengthen the industry. The University of the Aftermarket Foundation is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization and all contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.UofA-Foundation.org.

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