University of the Aftermarket Foundation announces 2014 officers and board of trustees

Jan. 14, 2014
“These leaders all share a common goal of bringing more education and training to the auto care industry. We thank them for their continued commitment to the foundation and the future of our great industry,” said Chairman Rusty Bishop.

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation announces its newly elected officers for the coming year. 

Chairman – Rusty Bishop, AAP

Vice Chairman – Jack Creamer, MAAP

Vice Chairman – Kathleen Schmatz, MAAP

Secretary – John R. Washbish, MAAP

Treasurer – Tim Lee, MAAP

In addition, the following individuals will serve on the University of the Aftermarket Foundation board of trustees in the coming year:  Bill Babcox; Jeff Brekke, MAAP; Jim Buzzard, AAP; Michael Cardone III; Carolyn Cook; Jeff Darby; Bob Egan, MAAP; Cliff Hovis; Scott Howat, AAP;  Bill Long, AAP; Bill Maggs; David O’Reilly; John Passante, AAP; Larry Pavey; Joe Pomaranski, MAAP; Ed Rammel, MAAP; Mort Schwartz, MAAP; David Segal, MAAP; Eric Sills and Jon Zieve. Several more will serve as members of the board of trustees in a variety of support roles: Barbara Cunningham; George Keeley; Ken Marker; Susan Medick, MAAP; Larry Northup, AAP; Margo Shepard and Jennifer Tio.

“We want to thank all of these dedicated men and women for volunteering their time and expertise to help the University of the Aftermarket Foundation continue to make a difference,” said Bishop. “These leaders all share a common goal of bringing more education and training to the auto care industry. We thank them for their continued commitment to the foundation and the future of our great industry.”

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