Contact:	Angie Wilson (800) 272-7467, ext. 216 angie@asashop.org
For Release:	Immediate News Bulletin ASA-34 June 30, 2009

ASA-Ohio Welcomes Two New Staffers

Membership director, administrative assistant work together to deliver value to members, grow membership base

BEDFORD, TEXAS, June 30, 2009 - The Automotive Service Association of Ohio (ASA-Ohio), one of 16 regional groups of the association, is pleased to announce the hire of two new employees at the affiliate.

Adam Lemke is ASA-Ohio's new membership director. As such, he will oversee ASA-Ohio's membership retention and recruitment strategies. Lemke is based in Columbus and looks forward to strengthening the affiliate's base and heightening awareness of the association.

"I want to be a sounding board for our members should they have concerns, questions or issues," said Lemke, membership director, ASA-Ohio. "I have gained a good understanding of where the affiliate has been and where it needs to go. ASA-Ohio has a good mixture of younger and older members, and I look forward to working with each of them."

Lemke is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in consumer affairs. Prior to joining the ASA-Ohio staff he worked for Enterprise Rent-a-Car in its retail car sales department and then in its referral sales department.

Also joining the ASA-Ohio staff is Jill Wilson, administrative assistant. In her new role, Wilson will work closely with Lemke and the ASA-Ohio board of directors, assist members and provide ongoing communication between ASA and the Ohio affiliate. She will also work closely with the affiliate's associate members to ensure the development and delivery of various member benefits.

Wilson is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a concentration in human resources. Prior to joining ASA-Ohio, Wilson was an administrative assistant at The BMW Store where she worked closely with the sales staff.

"Today begins an exciting new chapter in ASA-Ohio. With the addition of Adam and Jill we look to not only grow the association but become the main resource of information and guidance for our members," said Joe Sanfillipo III, ASA-Ohio president and owner of USA Collision Centers in Cincinnati.

Lemke can be reached at alemke@asaohio.org or (513) 659-5324; Wilson can be reached at jwilson@asaohio.org or (513) 263-2886.

To learn more about ASA-Ohio, the association in general, or the benefits of ASA membership, visit www.ASAshop.org or call (800) 272-7467, ext. 295. You may also access the electronic benefits portfolio within ASA OnDemand, which can be downloaded from www.ASAOnDemand.com.

The Automotive Service Association is the largest not-for-profit trade association of its kind dedicated to and governed by independent automotive service and repair professionals. ASA serves an international membership base that includes numerous affiliate, state and chapter groups from both the mechanical and collision repair 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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