MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers Names 2024 Board Members and Officers

Southfield, Mich. — MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers (MEMA OE Suppliers) is pleased to introduce its new chairman for 2024, Dr. Martin Fischer, president, ZF North America, Inc. Also newly elected as Vice Chairman is John Coll, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, Sales and Services, Allison Transmission.

The 2024 executive committee consists of Martin Fischer and John Coll, along with current Vice Chairman, Matt Joy, president and CEO, Hendrickson, and past Chairman, Jon Husby, president and CEO, ADAC Automotive.  Bill Long, president and CEO of MEMA; and Julie Fream, president and CEO of MEMA OE Suppliers also serve on the executive committee.

As the board transitions to its new leadership, MEMA OE Suppliers thanks Jon Husby for his outstanding vision and guidance as the 2023 chairman. His contributions played a vital role in shaping MEMA OE Suppliers' future direction.

The 2024 MEMA OE Suppliers board embodies a diverse and dynamic assembly of industry leaders, each bringing unique expertise and knowledge to the organization. The combined experience of the board members positions MEMA OE Suppliers to represent the needs of all vehicle OE suppliers. 

Following is a complete list of the 2024 MEMA OE Suppliers board of directors (newly elected board members are marked by an asterisk):

• Chairman – Martin Fischer, president, ZF North America, Inc., member of the board of management
• Vice Chairman – John Coll, senior vice president, global marketing, sales and services, Allison Transmission
• Vice Chairman – Matt Joy, president and CEO, Hendrickson
• Past Chairman – Jon Husby, president and CEO, ADAC Automotive
• Julie Fream, president and CEO, MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers
• Bill Long, president and CEO, MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association
• Collin Shaw, Chief Commercial Vehicle Officer, MEMA and COO, MEMA OE Suppliers (ex officio)
• Mike Alcala, president and CEO, GNS North America
• Mary Buchzeiger, CEO, Lucerne International, Inc.*
• Pat D’Eramo, president and CEO, Martinrea International, Inc.
• Ronald E. Hall, Jr., president and CEO, Bridgewater Interiors, LLC
• Jeremy Holt, president, Amsted Automotive*
• Ken Hopkins, president and CEO, Neapco, Inc.
• Kent Jones, president, SAF-Holland*
• Donna Kuhr, president, CEO and owner, PTM Corporation
• Pamela Larson, president and general manager, AutoForm Engineering USA, Inc.
• Robert Lee, president North America, LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc.*
• Matthew Link, president and co-owner, Link Engineering Company
• Emily Poladian, president, Bridgestone Mobility Solutions - Americas
• Ray Scott, president and CEO, Lear Corporation
• Sandy Stojkovski, CEO North America, Vitesco Technologies*
• Cate Strumbos, CEO, board chair and owner, Alpha USA*
• Paul Thomas, president of Mobility for the Americas region, Bosch*
• Katsutoshi Uno, chairman and CEO, HIROTEC America

About MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers
MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers is a trade association exclusively serving vehicle original equipment (OE) suppliers. Members conceive, design, and manufacture the OE systems and technologies that make up two-thirds of the value of every vehicle, fueling international commerce and meeting society’s transportation needs. MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers’ members are committed to safety and sustainability.

About MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association 
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.
MEMA has offices in Southfield, Mich.; Research Triangle Park, N.C.; and Washington, D.C. Learn more at mema.org/original-equipment-suppliers