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Kathleen Schmatz Selected President and CEO of AAIA

Schmatz, who has served as AAIA's executive vice president since January 2002, takes over the role from Alfred L. Gaspar, who retired after 30 years in the aftermarket industry. Gaspar is president emeritus and will serve as a consultant to the association.

"Thrilled, excited, eager, humbled, nervous: Pick one or pick them all and that's how I feel about the privilege and one-of-a-kind opportunity I have to lead the most dynamic and powerful trade association in the automotive industry," Schmatz said. "I am honored to fill the shoes of an industry icon, one of the most respected and revered individuals in the business, Al Gaspar."

Schmatz, formerly vice president and group publisher of Babcox in Akron, Ohio, is a nationally recognized advocate of the automotive aftermarket, a sought-after speaker and presenter and an active volunteer on the boards and committees of several trade associations.

Schmatz has been active in many industry groups including AAIA, the Automotive Communications Council, Auto International Association, Car Care Council Women's Board and several community and civic organizations in Akron.

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