ASA Announces New Government Affairs Committee
Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2004 — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced the formation of a new Government Affairs Committee (GAC). The ASA board of directors appointed the committee to serve in an advisory capacity to the board as they develop legislative policy guidelines. Members of the committee are from both the mechanical and collision divisions.
The Government Affairs Committee members consist of Charlie Elder, AAM, chairman of the committee, Ray Gordon Brake Service, Tallahassee, Fla.; Eddie Ehlert, Mazdonly Ltd., Chamblee, Ga.; Ron Nagy, AAM, Nagy's Body & Frame Shop, Doylestown, Ohio; Don Vidoli, Fairfield County Motorsport, Fairfield, Conn.; and Mike West, Southtowne Auto Rebuild, Tukwila, Wash.
"Governmental affairs are a priority to us and member involvement in this area fits right in with ASA's strategic plan," said Elder. "We want to be proactive rather than reactive in the legislative arena."
Bob Redding, ASA's Washington, D.C., representative, said, "ASA appreciates the time, energy and expertise these volunteer leaders bring to the GAC in order to help make it successful."
The Automotive Service Association is the largest not-for-profit trade association of its kind, serving more than 12,000 businesses and approximately 65,000 professionals from all segments of the automotive service industry. ASA's headquarters is in Bedford, Texas.
ASA advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation and member services. For additional information about ASA, including past news releases, go to www.asashop.org, or visit ASA's legislative Web site at www.TakingTheHill.com.
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