AASA Announces Promotion of Ben Brucato to Senior Director, Membership and Sponsorship

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) announces the promotion of Ben Brucato to senior director, membership and sponsorship, effective Jan. 1, 2018.

“Ben is and has been an asset to the AASA and our members since he joined us in 2014,” said Bill Long, AASA president and COO. “His experience at automotive aftermarket supplier companies gives an invaluable, first-hand perspective to AASA’s membership programs and new member recruitment, and helps us continue to exceed member expectations.”

Brucato’s new responsibilities include leading new AASA councils; supervising membership recruitment and retention; and overseeing member services and AASA promotional opportunities.

Prior to joining AASA, Brucato served as field sales manager at UCI-FRAM Group. His industry experience also includes working as the technical field training manager for Airtex Products, and service manager and technician at Tire Kingdom in West Palm Beach, Fla and Greensboro, N, C.

Brucato is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, with a bachelor of science, double major in international business and economics.

Media Contact: Margaret Beck, 919-406-8828 or media@mema.org

About AASA

AASA (www.aftermarketsuppliers.org) exclusively serves manufacturers of aftermarket components, tools and equipment, and related products, an important part of the automotive parts manufacturing industry which supports 871,000 American jobs. AASA is a recognized industry change agent – promoting a collaborative industry environment, providing a forum to address issues and serving as a valued resource for members. AASA is the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). “AASA, The Voice for the Automotive Aftermarket Supplier Industry”