MEMA Launches ‘MentorME’ Employee Mentorship Program

Research Triangle Park, N.C.,  June 2, 2023 -- MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, is pleased to launch a mentorship program for MEMA employees. The program is designed to help build professional skills to positively impact their role at MEMA and careers in the automotive industry. The new program, called “MentorME,” will kick off with five members of the senior leadership team serving as mentors.  

The 6-month program will include one-on-one mentoring sessions as well as professional development courses for both mentors and mentees. Focus areas include managing up, presentation skills, and the art of networking.

“MEMA is able to provide solid value to our members because of the talent we invest in internally,” says Ann Wilson, senior vice president, Government Affairs, MEMA and one of the inaugural MentorME mentors.

“MentorME will guide participants towards professional development that will help them in their current career and beyond.”

The 2023 MEMA MentorME mentors are:

• John Chalifoux – Chief Sustainability Officer, MEMA & COO,
  MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers
• Julie Fream – President & CEO, MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers
• Paul McCarthy – President & CEO, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers
• Collin Shaw – Chief Commercial Vehicle Officer, MEMA & COO,
  MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers
• Ann Wilson – Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, MEMA

Learn more about working at MEMA here.

About MEMA

MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, is the leading trade association in North America for vehicle suppliers, parts manufacturers, and remanufacturers. It has been the voice of the vehicle supplier industry since 1904. Its more than 1,000 members are Strong by Association.

Companies join MEMA via two membership groups: MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers and MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers. Automotive and commercial vehicle suppliers are the largest manufacturing sector in the United States and lead the way in new vehicle innovations.

Members conceive, design, and manufacture the OE systems and technologies that make up two-thirds of the value of every vehicle and 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.