MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Names Three Leaders to 2025 Advisory Board

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers announced three new board members to its 2025 advisory board:

• Cal Ganda, Aftermarket Lead, Continental ContiTech
• John Hanighen, President & CEO, Cloyes
• Emily Poladian, President, Bridgestone Mobility Solutions

The MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers advisory board reflects the supplier industry and its various tiers. Senior executives from small- and mid-sized supplier companies to large, international supplier organizations are represented on the board.

"We are thrilled to welcome Cal Ganda, John Hanighen, and Emily Poladian to the MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers advisory board," said Dominic Grote, President & CEO of Grote Industries and Chairman of the MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers advisory board. "The diverse perspectives they bring from their respective organizations will strengthen our ability to set strategic priorities that support the success of aftermarket suppliers."

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers also recognizes two board members who have reached their term limits and will exit the board:

• Rob Phillips, President & CEO, Phillips Industries
• Scott Miller, Vice President of Remanufacturing, LKQ Corporation

"I welcome Cal Ganda, John Hanighen, and Emily Poladian to the board, where their leadership and deep industry expertise will be invaluable as we work to address the challenges and opportunities facing our members and the aftermarket industry at large," said Paul McCarthy, President of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. "Additionally, on behalf of all our members, I express sincere thanks to Rob Phillips and Scott Miller for their years of service."

The following is a complete list of the 2025 MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers advisory board:

• Chairman: Dominic Grote, President & CEO, Grote Industries
• 1st Vice Chairman: Eric Steinbecher, President, Automotive Aftermarket - Americas, Schaeffler Group USA
• 2nd Vice Chairman: Kevin Olsen, President & CEO, Dorman Products, Inc.
• Immediate Past Chairman: Eric Sills, President & CEO, Standard Motor Products, Inc.
• Gino Amador, President, Snap-On Equipment
• Marc Blackman, CEO, Gold Eagle
• Cal Ganda, Aftermarket Lead, Continental ContiTech
• Jason Gerding, Executive Vice President, Transportation Products Group, Marmon
• Robert Grady, President, Rebuilders Automotive Supply
• Justin Greenberg, President & CEO, DieselCore
• John Hanighen, President & CEO, Cloyes
• Bill Long, President & CEO, MEMA. The Vehicle Suppliers Association
• Enrico Manuele, Executive Vice President, Global Sales, Robert Bosch GmbH Automotive Aftermarket
• Paul McCarthy, President, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers
• Chad Myers, Executive Vice President, SRC Holdings
• Emily Poladian, President, Bridgestone Mobility Solutions - Americas
• Chris Pruitt, President & CEO, East Penn Manufacturing
• Daniel Tristan, Managing Director, Proxima MX

More information about MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers can be found at mema.org/aftermarket-suppliers.

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.