Annual Business Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities
Join us for this webinar hosted by the Auto Care Association Manufactures' Representatives Council.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST
Join the Manufacturers’ Representatives Council for its highly anticipated annual business outlook webinar. In this engaging panel discussion, industry leaders will share their expert insights and perspectives on emerging trends, market shifts and other issues shaping the business landscape.
Discussion topics will include:
- A look at the current state of the industry and opportunities and challenges for the year ahead;
- Exploration of significant shifts in the business landscape or emerging trends, including consolidation and the role of private equity; and
- Perspectives on bringing talent into the industry and evolving training needs
Additionally, hear a government affairs update that will cover:
- An update on Right to Repair, including the REPAIR Act, and activities in Massachusetts and Maine;
- A look at how the Auto Care Association is working to address the technician gap through Workforce Development Initiatives.
- An update on how the Trump administration is approaching tariffs and trade goals from its initial days in office; and
- Insights into how the 119th Congress may approach the tax bill.
Speakers:
- Ron Aparicio, Motocar Parts of America
- Jim Dykstra, Great Water Garages
- Lisa Foshee, Auto Care Association
- Mike Mohler, The Automotive Parts Servies Group, LLC
- Moderated by Paul Kokkinos, RPS Marketing, Past Chair of Manufactures' Reps Council
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Featured Speakers:
Mike Mohler, MAAP
Mike Mohler is Executive Vice President and Chief Purchasing Officer, at The Automotive Parts Services Group, LLC., which is a collaboration between the Pronto Network Association and Federated Alliance. Comprised of 300 Warehouse Distributor Members, throughout The Americas, APSG’s annual sales exceed $10.0 Billion (USD). Prior to his current position, Mohler served as Executive Vice President, Vendor Relations, and Product Strategy.
In his new position, Mohler is responsible for the overall management of The Group’s vendor relationships and overall product / brand strategy. Mohler is also actively involved in many other corporate activities, including marketing, training, business intelligence, and strategic planning.
Believing that volunteer leadership is an essential ingredient to the collective success of the Automotive Aftermarket, Mr. Mohler has served the industry as past Chair of the Autocare Association’s Education Committee and Co-chair of the Autocare Industry’s Task Force for Career Awareness. Currently, Mr. Mohler serves as a Board Member of the California Automotive Wholesaler’s Association (C.A.W.A.), serving California, Nevada, and Arizona. In addition to his Board duties, Mr. Mohler served as Vice Chairman of CAWA’s Membership and Education Committee and as a Scholarship Reviewer as part of CAWA’s Automotive Education Memorial Fund Scholarship Program. In 2018, Mohler was appointed to CAWA’s Executive Board, where he served as Corporate Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice Chairman. In February of 2021, Mohler was installed as Chairman of The Association’s Board of Directors.
Nationally, Mr. Mohler previously served the Autocare Industry, as a member of the Autocare Association’s Marketing and Communications Committee where, in addition to his committee duties, Mohler served as “PAC” Leader, in driving financial support for the industry’s Political Action Committee. At the same time, Mohler accepted a position on the Autocare Association’s ACPAC committee, where he continues his involvement in helping to keep our industry relevant through consumer awareness and legislative interaction.
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