Auto Care Association
06/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/18/2026 11:45
YANG Announces 2026-2027 Leadership 2.0 Scholarship Recipient Troy Henke
BETHESDA, Md. - June 18, 2026 - The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG), a community of the Auto Care Association, today announced Troy Henke of Clarios as this year's University of the Aftermarket's 2026-2027 Leadership 2.0 Program scholarship recipient. Leadership 2.0 is the premier post-graduate style leadership and business skills education program designed to promote the development of the next generation of auto care leaders. The Leadership 2.0 program will take place in Summer 2026 and Spring 2027.
YANG's 2026-2027 Leadership 2.0 Scholarship Recipient
Troy Henke is the director of product portfolio at Clarios. Since joining Clarios in 2010 as an engineering intern, Henke has built more than 16 years of experience across engineering, commercial and marketing roles. Today, he leads a complex product portfolio, helping align product strategy, portfolio optimization and execution across the business to support growth and operational excellence.
Henke holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering and an MBA from Marquette University. He is active in YANG as an ambassador and mentee, while also staying engaged with MEMA's Modern Industry eXpertise (MiX) Council. Outside of work, he enjoys family adventures with his wife, young daughter and their dog, along with DIY projects that usually take longer than expected.
"I have spent my entire career in the automotive industry, and I am passionate about continuing to grow as a leader while using that growth to positively mpact others" said Henke. "Leadership 2.0 is an exciting opportunity to sharpen my ability to influence without authority, to lead high-performing teams, and to drive meaningful cross-functional change. The skills, perspective and relationships gained through this program will benefit both my personal development and my organization."
Developing Future Industry Leaders
The Leadership 2.0 program is the automotive aftermarket industry's cornerstone educational program that fosters the development of a new generation of visionary auto care executives. The program is an intense and intellectually challenging two-week executive development and learning experience deeply rooted in the theoretical and practical application of auto care leadership principles. It features esteemed speakers and invaluable networking opportunities with top-level industry leaders.
Graduates of the program receive 7.0 CEUs toward their Automotive Aftermarket Profession (AAP) designations and Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) designations. The scholarship is valued at $6,650 and covers the price of tuition, class materials and meals.
Leadership 2.0 is comprised of two, five-day sessions. Session I will be held Aug. 9-13, 2026, at the Northwood University campus in Midland, Michigan, and Session II will be held March 7-11, 2027, at a location to be announced.
The Leadership 2.0 Scholarship is generously funded by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation.
For more information about YANG, visit autocare.org/yang or contact Mary Ieng, manager, community engagement, Auto Care Association, at [email protected].
To learn more about the Leadership 2.0 program, visit autocare.org/young-auto-care-network-group/scholarships.
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