United States. MEMA has announced the new members of its Board of Directors for the year 2025.
This year, the organization welcomes four new directors and celebrates the re-election of three key members who will continue to bring valuable expertise to the organization.
Among the new directors are prominent figures in the automotive industry, such as Dan Sceli, president and CEO of Westport Fuel Systems, who brings more than 20 years of strategic leadership experience in the automotive and manufacturing sector.
Also joining the board is Gino Amador, president of Snap-on Equipment, with more than 30 years of international experience in the automotive aftermarket. Another new member is Randall Scheps, president of Forged Wheels, Howmet Aerospace, who has a long history of innovating aluminum manufacturing for the commercial transportation industry. Finally, Mark White, president and CEO of Shape Corp., with outstanding experience in strategic growth and international expansion.
Re-election of key members
MEMA also celebrated the re-election of three members who will continue in their positions for the next term: Jon Husby, President and CEO of Husby Industries; Chris Pruitt, president and CEO of East Penn Manufacturing; and Mike Alcala, president of Alcalá Systems. The re-election of these directors ensures stability and continuity in the association's efforts to achieve its strategic objectives.
Under the direction of Bill Long, MEMA's president and CEO, the new board of directors will play an essential role in shaping the association's initiatives by 2025. The aim is to strengthen the vehicle supplier community, promoting innovation, profitability and influence in the sector. With a focus on creating a dynamic and competitive environment, MEMA seeks to drive a prosperous future for its members and the automotive industry as a whole.
With this new formation, MEMA continues to consolidate itself as a key reference in the defense of the interests of vehicle suppliers and in the promotion of innovative solutions for the automotive sector.
Full MEMA Board Composition by 2025
Executive Committee:
- President: Kurk Wilks – President and CEO, MANN+HUMMEL
- First Vice President: Jon Husby – President and CEO, ADAC Automotive
- Second Vice President: Eric Steinbecher – President, Automotive Aftermarket Americas, Schaeffler Group USA
- Treasurer: Dominic Grote – President and CEO of Aftermarket Group, Grote Industries
- Outgoing President: Marc Blackman – President and COO, Gold Eagle Company
- President: Bill Long – President and CEO, MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association
Directors:
- Michael Alcala – President and CEO, GNS North America
- Eugenio (Gino) Amador – President, Snap-On Equipment at Snap-On Inc.
- Dan Sceli – President and CEO, Westport Fuel Systems, Inc.
- Jason Gerding – President of Heavy Duty Trans, Marmon Highway Technologies
- Justin Greenberg – CEO, DieselCore
- John Hanighen – President and CEO, Cloyes
- Matt Joy – President and CEO, Hendrickson
- Chris Pruitt – President and CEO, East Penn Manufacturing
- Randall Scheps – Forged Wheels, Howmet Aerospace
- Mark White – President and CEO, Shape Corporation
With these changes, MEMA is more prepared than ever to meet the challenges of the sector and continue its mission to support vehicle suppliers in an increasingly competitive and ever-evolving global environment.
