AMI Announces 2009 Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship Recipient - BodyShop Business

AMI Announces 2009 Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship Recipient

The Automotive Management Institute (AMI), in conjunction with Babcox Publications, recently announced Chris Pfefferle, manager, Pfefferle Tire and Auto Service, Fairfield, Ohio, as the recipient of the Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship.

The scholarship recognizes a management-oriented member of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) Mechanical Division. The recipient receives $1,000 to be applied toward expenses to attend AMI seminars offered during the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) in Las Vegas, Nov. 4-7.

Pfefferle has worked in the automotive service industry for 13 years and is currently working on completing the necessary requirements to earn the Institute’s Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. He holds multiple certifications through Valvoline, Goodyear, Michelin and AC Delco. Pfefferle is a member of ASA, Better Business Bureau (BBB), Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce. When not working in the shop, he contributes his time to various community and industry organizations.

“I’m honored to receive the Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship and will use this opportunity to strengthen my knowledge of the industry. I firmly believe continuing education is paramount to success in our changing industry,” said Pfefferle.

Visit www.amionline.org for more information.

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