AAPEX 2019

CHRIS GARDNER
SVP
AASA


Chris manages all technology areas for AASA members, including the AASA Technology Council and the AASA Technology Conference. The AASA Technology Conference is the leading technology event in the North American Automotive Aftermarket industry. He represents members on the Aftermarket Telematics Task Force, AASA Telematics Working Group, NASTF’s Equipment & Tool Committee and the AASA Vehicle Data Work Group. Gardner also manages the association’s new mobility technology initiatives. He provides executive oversight for all major events including AAPEX. He also manages the association’s Intellectual Property Council and manages internal staff operations. Gardner has more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, has received two automotive component patents, and has written dozens of articles and white papers on various automotive materials and processes. He has been with the MEMA/AASA organization for 20 years. Gardner has a B.S. degree from North Carolina State University and Masters in Automotive Aftermarket Professional from Northwood University’s University of the Aftermarket. He received the Northwood University Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Award.

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