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, ETI’s Equipment & Tool Committee and the SAE Automotive Aftermarket Electronics Committee. Chris also manages all events and staff operations.
He has 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 organization and has managed the AASA Technology Council for 18 years. He is a recipient of the Northwood University Automotive Aftermarket Education Award.
Gardner has a B.S. degree from North Carolina State University.