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ASA Focuses on Key Membership Initiatives for 2022

Blair Calvo says ASA’s new model will allow ASA to continue its strong advocacy efforts at the state, local and national levels.

SEMA Announces Retirement of CEO Chris Kersting

Following more than 30 years of service to SEMA, President and CEO Chris Kersting will be stepping down at the end of January 2022.

SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) Announces Rebrand

The Young Executives Network (YEN), a SEMA group dedicated to cultivating talent in the automotive aftermarket, is now the Future Leaders Network (FLN).

SCRS to Host Open Board Meeting Jan. 19

SCRS will be hosting an open board meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 19 from 2-5 p.m. in the Sunrise Room at the Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak in Phoenix, Ariz.

New Reps Join CIECA’s Board of Trustees

CIECA announced that several CIECA Board of Trustees member companies named new representatives to sit on the board in 2022.

SEMA Launches New Online Education Library for Auto Pros

SEMA has launched a new online education library to provide the automotive aftermarket with easy and affordable year-round access to experts and leaders.

AASP/NJ to Present OEM Certification Success Seminar in January

“OEM Certification Success: Dos and Don’ts” will be presented by Dave Gruskos of Reliable Automotive Equipment on Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Clark, N.J.

Reed Appraisers Joins CIECA as Corporate Member

Established in 1986, Reed Appraisers primarily focuses on insurance settlement/vehicle fair market valuation disputes, as well as provides damage appraisals and repair estimates.

ASA’s New Regional Model Expansion Continues

ASA’s National Headquarters Office recently hosted a multi-day planning retreat for its newly appointed regional executive directors to go over key initiatives and plan for 2022.

Car ADAS Joins CIECA as Corporate Member

Founded in 2020, Car ADAS Solutions is a new technology and services business.

First Episode of ASA Podcast Released

The first episode, “A Changing Fleet”, and others in the series will feature a variety of industry experts discussing the transition to an “all-electric” automotive future.

ASA Announces Technology and Telematics Podcast Series

ASA announced that the first episode of its Technology and Telematics Podcast Series will be released on Dec. 6, 2021.