Mick Jordan Rejoins the Overseas Automotive Council Board of Governors

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Overseas Automotive Council (OAC), a council of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), announced that Mick Jordan, Director of International Sales & Marketing, SA Gear, has rejoined the Council’s Board of Governors.



In a unanimous council vote, the OAC Board of Governors welcomed Jordan’s expertise and experience to support the premier international community for all North American manufacturers and exporters, and all international importers, distributors, and agents that participate in the aftermarket.



“The OAC is proud to welcome Mick to the OAC Board of Governors,” said Ben Brucato, Senior Director of Engagement and Executive Director of the Overseas Automotive Council. “With his continued guidance and support, the OAC will continue to build meaningful connections between members of the global aftermarket community.”



“I’d like to thank the OAC Board of Governors for welcoming me back to the board,” said Jordan. “My affiliation with the OAC goes back twenty-five years. The organization has been instrumental in my ability to develop international markets for my companies. I’d also like to thank Sal and Magdee Abdallah, owners of S.A. Gear Inc., for giving me the opportunity to stay in an industry I love and continue working with so many people I admire and respect.”



Jordan spent 36 years with AASA member company Cloyes Gear & Products, Inc. in various executive roles before joining SA Gear as Director of International Sales & Marketing. Prior to joining SA Gear, Jordan served as chairman of the Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) from 2015-2016.



Additional information about the OAC can be accessed by visiting oac-intl.org.



About AASA

AASA 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, Connecting Members to What Matters”



​About OAC

Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) is the international aftermarket council of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), which is the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association. The Council promotes the sale in foreign markets of automotive and heavy duty products manufactured in North America. Those products include components, accessories, chemicals, hand and power tools, service maintenance and repair equipment, and paint and body supplies for both cars and trucks. OAC has more than 350 members in more than 40 countries. More information is available through its website, oac-intl.org.