AASA Vision Conference 2011 set for March 30 in Chicago

The 2011 AASA Vision Conference - slated for Wed., March 30, at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont, Ill. - will feature an outstanding line-up of speakers focusing on the conference theme, "Aftermarket 2020: Compelling Insights for the Next Decade."

The Vision Conference marks the exclusive release to members of the landmark AASA analysis, "Aftermarket 2020." Evan Hirsh, vice president of the global management consulting firm Booz & Co., which published the report for AASA, will be a keynote speaker at the conference. AASA members who attend Vision will receive complimentary copies of the report's executive summary. Other presenters and panelists include:

• Craig Breese, president, Consumer Products Group
  Honeywell Consumer Products Group
  
• Jay Burkhart, senior vice president, global aftermarket
  Federal-Mogul Corp.
  
• Shane Evangelist, CEO
  U.S. Auto Parts Network
  
• Terry McCormack, CEO, president, and director
  Affinia Group Inc.
  
• Michael McGrath, president
  SKF, VSM Business Unit, NA
  
• Joe Pomaranski, vice president, North American aftermarket
  Tenneco Inc.
  
• Famous Rhodes, director
  eBay Motors
  
• Jay Sanchez, president
  Remy International, Aftermarket Electrical
  
• Mitch Schneider
  award-winning automotive journalist, shop owner and
  ASE- certified master automotive technician
  
• Tom Ward, president, repair systems and information group
  Snap-on Inc.
  
• John R. Washbish, president and CEO
  Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance (Alliance)
  
• Dennis Welvaert, president
  Dayco Products LLC
  
• Keith Wilson, president
  Affinia Global Filtration, Wix Filtration Products, a division of Affinia Underhood

Ernst & Young is the conference premier sponsor and R.L. Polk is the luncheon sponsor.

A complete conference agenda can be found at the Vision Web site . AASA Members can register online by clicking here .

The Vision Conference hotel room rate of $159 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare is guaranteed until Monday, March 7. After that date, rooms can be reserved subject to availability. Hotel reservations can be made by clicking here.