MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Welcomes Susan Pase in Strategic Retainer Agreement

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers is proud to announce it is retaining the services of Susan Pase, MAAP, of S. Pase Enterprises LLC. In this agreement, Pase will work closely with several MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers networking groups to ensure the most valuable execution of one of MEMA’s core member benefits.

“Working with Susan has always been a pleasure, and we are happy to enter into this agreement to further utilize her best talents,” said Ben Brucato, Vice President of Membership & Engagement at MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. “Susan’s wealth of automotive aftermarket advisory experience will be an essential asset in elevating the high standards we already hold our councils and networking groups to.”

In her consultancy business, Pase’s expertise lies in navigating industry trends, formulating strategies, increasing customer engagement, and advancing the overall landscape of the automotive aftermarket and original equipment sectors. Her distinguished career also includes senior leadership roles at ZF Group and Tenneco, Inc. At ZF Group, she led the North America Aftermarket commercial vehicle business, while at Tenneco she held various leadership positions across both aftermarket and original equipment segments. Notably, she served as Vice President of what was then the Global Fiat Chrysler Automotive Business Unit and as Executive Director, Customer Experience in the Aftermarket.

Pase earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Lourdes University, supplemented by executive education courses from prestigious institutions including Harvard Business School, Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. She has also completed the Leadership 2.0 program at the University of the Aftermarket and received the Northwood University Automotive Aftermarket Education Award.

About MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers exclusively serves manufacturers of aftermarket components, tools and equipment, and related products, an important part of the automotive parts manufacturing industry which supports over 900,000 American jobs in all 50 states. MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers is a recognized industry change agent – promoting a collaborative industry environment, providing a forum to address issues, and serving as a valued resource for member companies. Members represent all areas of the aftermarket including light vehicle, commercial vehicle, and remanufacturing. MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers is a membership group within MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association.

MEMA is the leading North American trade association for vehicle suppliers, parts manufacturers, and remanufacturers. Automotive and commercial vehicle suppliers are the largest manufacturing sector in the United States and lead the way in new vehicle innovations. MEMA has been the voice of the vehicle supplier industry since 1904. Its more than 1,000 members are Strong by Association.

Members supply the aftermarket with the parts that keep millions of vehicles on the road, fueling international commerce and meeting society’s transportation needs. MEMA members are committed to safety and sustainability.

MEMA has offices in Southfield, Mich.; Research Triangle Park, N.C.; and Washington, D.C. Learn more at mema.org/aftermarket-suppliers.