Valvoline’s Roger England Joins the Latest AMN Drivetime Podcast
When asked if he was currently in his “dream job” as vice president and chief R&D officer for Valvoline, Roger England’s response says it all: “Heck yeah. I have a great time. I enjoy going to...
View ArticleAMN Drivetime: MEMA Leaders Chat About the Future
In mid-November, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) made a major announcement about a new business structure to better position the organization and the vehicle supplier...
View ArticleAMN Drivetime Welcomes Aftermarket Veteran Dave Caracci
In this latest episode of AMN Drivetime, Babcox CEO Bill Babcox sits down with Dave Caracci, longtime aftermarket veteran who currently serves as executive director of the Automotive Sales Council....
View ArticleAMN Drivetime Welcomes Industry ‘Lifer’ Rick Maxwell
In this latest episode of AMN Drivetime, Babcox CEO Bill Babcox sits down Rick Maxwell, president and owner of Cleveland-based United Motor Products. Rick Maxwell is what some in this industry call a...
View ArticleMann+Hummel’s Daryl Benton on ‘AMN Drivetime’
In this latest episode of AMN Drivetime, Babcox Media CEO Bill Babcox sits down with Daryl Benton, vice president, of sales and marketing automotive aftermarket, North America, Mann+Hummel, to discuss...
View ArticleAMN Drivetime Features GB Remanufacturing’s Michael Kitching
At the helm of one of the automotive aftermarket’s leading remanufacturing firms, GB Remanufacturing President and CEO Michael Kitching says he’s proud to see remanufacturing getting the attention it...
View ArticleAMN Drivetime with Continental’s Travis Roffler
For many in this industry, the automotive aftermarket is in their blood. They grew up in the business, whether it was wrenching in the summers in high school or hanging out with their parents at their...
View ArticleAMN Drivetime with Autologue’s Jim Franco
Upon celebrating his 80th birthday and 64 years in the automotive aftermarket, Jim Franco is as energized as ever about the business opportunities he sees in the market today. As president and CEO of...
View ArticleAMN Drivetime: GSP North America’s Michael Ceritano
Michael Ceritano‘s resume includes an array of positions from around the aftermarket: marketing manager, car wash consultant, owner of an auto accessory business, aftermarket sales director and now...
View ArticleAMN Drivetime with Schwartz Advisors’ Rick Schwartz
The Schwartz name is synonymous with the automotive aftermarket. It started with Mort Schwartz, an engineer by training who served as chairman and CEO of four different automotive aftermarket...
View ArticleAMN Drivetime with AWDA’s Ted Hughes
As a 30-plus-year automotive aftermarket veteran, Ted Hughes has seen change after change in the industry. He’s experienced countless technological improvements. During his almost 24 years as head of...
View ArticleAMN Drivetime with BendPak’s President and CEO Jeff Kritzer
When you’ve worked for a company for more than 40 years, you certainly know “where the bodies are buried,” as they say. But more fascinating, you’re a walking history book, seeing the company through...
View ArticleAMN Drivetime with CRP’s Mike Palm
When Mike Palm tells you he’s a jack of all trades at CRP Industries, he’s not lying. Just look at his resume. He started with the company in 1986 as a graduate of Shippensburg University, just...
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AMN Drivetime with Mann+Hummel’s Kurk Wilks
In its 81 years in business, Mann+Hummel has prided itself on being family-owned, remaining steadfast to its mission: separating the useful from the harmful with its filtration products. Yet, over the...
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AMN Drivetime with DRiV’s Jeff Koviak
Jeff Koviak describes his “master’s degree” in the automotive aftermarket as owning two muffler shops in Port Huron, Michigan, for a few years. He was at the ripe, young age of 24 and this stint came...
View ArticleAMN Drivetime with Epicor’s Jon Owens
Serendipity led Jon Owens, national sales manager for Epicor, to find the automotive aftermarket. Jon started out in sales for Timken Roller Bearing in Canton, Ohio, and describes finding the...
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