Chris Gardner, MAAP, is Vice President of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association He manages all technology areas for AASA members, including the AASA Technology Council and the AASA Technology Conference. The AASA Technology Conference is the leading technology event in the North American Automotive Aftermarket industry. He represents members on the Aftermarket Telematics Task Force, AASA Telematics Working Group, NASTF’s Equipment & Tool Committee, and the AASA Vehicle Data Work Group. Gardner also provides executive oversight for all major events including AAPEX. He also manages the association’s Intellectual Property Council and manages internal staff operations.
Chris has more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, has received two automotive component patents, and has written dozens of articles and white papers on various automotive materials and processes. Visit Chris’ previous episodes HERE.
Mark Bogdansky is the Senior Director of Meetings and Events for the Auto Care Association. He is responsible for strategic planning and tradeshow management for the Auto Care Association, including the AAPEX and HDAW shows. Prior to joining the Auto Care Association, he was VP of exhibit operations at the National Retail Federation. While at NRF, he oversaw several nationally recognized and awarded trade shows, that were consistently among the country’s biggest and fastest-growing. He is an active member of multiple industry advisory boards and committees and has spoken at several industry events.
The Auto Care Association is the voice of the $392 billion-plus auto care industry. They provide advocacy, educational, networking, technology, market intelligence, and communications resources to serve the collective interests of our members.
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