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MISSION
To educate and disseminate information to the PBES segment members; to provide the opportunity for PBES business people to network with their counterparts, suppliers, and customers; and to be proactive on legislation and regulations that affect aftermarket businesses -- and to accomplish these goals in a manner that delights AAIA's existing members and attracts new members to the association.
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May 12-14, 2009
Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale
Phoenix, Ariz.
"Fundamentals for Winning in the 21st Century"
To view the 2009 PBES Spring Conference pre-event brochure, click here.
For more information on this conference, contact Arlene Davis at 301-654-6664.
AAIA offers your aftermarket company a number of opportunities which assist you in improving your profits and bottom line. Through its many services and benefits, AAIA:
- Keeps you updated on industry trends, events, issues, news, and profit opportunities
- Enhances your employees' knowledge, skills and abilities
- Provides you access to the leaders of the industry and to your suppliers
- Gives you information and market research studies and e-commerce tool to help you improve profits and develop new markets and customers
- Protects your business from regulatory and legislative actions by state and federal agencies
- Furnishes you with tools to meet regulatory compliance standards
- Offers you a variety of services and products at competitive group rates to reduce your business expenses
Sample the following business resources AAIA membership brings you:
For additional membership information, contact AAIA directly or visit the About AAIA portion of the site.
Click here for AAIA's On-line Membership Application Form.
The segment committee meets twice a year to help plan the activities and events of the segment. Opportunities exist to become involved in the leadership of the association through serving as volunteers on segment committees. Segment leadership is reviewed every three years, and new candidates are nominated. To become involved with the segment committee, send a letter of interest and bio to the segment liaison, Arlene Davis.
Committee Chair
Jay Sharp, CARQUEST Automotive Finishes, Inc.
Raleigh, N.C.
Vice Chair
Gary Cuzner, FinishMaster, Inc.
Indianapolis, Ind.
Committee Members
Gary Allen, ColorVision Corp.
Springfield, Mo.
O. Guy Bargnes, BASF Corporation
Southfield, Mich.
John Chambers, P.R.O., Inc.
Olympia, Wash.
Michael Coran, J&R Auto Body Supply of Framingham, Inc.
Framingham, Mass.
Todd D'Angelo, A. D'Angelo & Sons/Angel Warehouse
Oxnard, Calif.
Werner Diersch, Painters Supply & Equipment Co.
Taylor, Mich.
Chris Johnson, Aftermarket Partners, Inc.
San Diego, Calif.
Matt Johnson, Leading Edge Auto Refinishes, Inc.
Tempe, Ariz.
John Kunkel, UniSelect USA
Abingdon, Md.
Paul Monroe, P.B.E. Jobbers Warehouse, Inc.
Madison, Wis.
Gueary Preston, Fibre Glass-Evercoat Co., Inc.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Bill Reynolds, PPG Industries, Inc.
Strongsville, Ohio
Mark Ritt, 3M Co.
Saint Paul, Minn.
William Small, DuPont Performance Coatings
Wilmington, Del.
Bret Thorpe, Ogden Auto Paint & Glass Co.
Ogden, Utah
Advisors
Tim Sramcik, Automotive Body Repair News, Advanstar Automotive
North Olmsted, Ohio
Jason Stahl, BodyShop Business, Babcox Publications
Akron, Ohio
Committee Liaison
Arlene Davis, AAIA
Bethesda, Md.
E-mail: arlene.davis@aftermarket.org
Asst. Liaison
Marcella Tilli, AAIA
Bethesda, Md.
E-mail: marcella.tilli@aftermarket.org
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