BETHESDA, Md. — The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG), a community of the Auto Care Association (ACA), has announced the 10 winners of the 2018 Next Step Program scholarships.
The winners, all young auto care professionals, will attend the ACA Spring Leadership Days May 9-11 in Atlanta and receive up to $1,100 each to offset the cost of travel and accommodations, YANG said.
The scholarship winners are:
- Ryan Bachman, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc.;
- Brian Burkett, Auto-Wares Group of Companies;
- Jessica Carrino, Sparks Tire & Auto;
- Juan Coronado, Frontera Radiators & Parts Inc.;
- Cassandra Dore, Global Parts Distributors;
- Gideon Norris, NA Williams;
- Samantha Palmer, Genuine Parts Co.;
- Daniel Romero, Continental ContiTech;
- Mark Stanley, AutoZone Inc.; and
- Nick Viveiros, Brake Parts Inc.
A separate YANG Leadership Conference — a collaborative learning event designed for young professionals under the age of 40 — will take place on May 12 at the same venue, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.
The conference provides a forum to enhance leadership skills, sharpen global perspective of the auto care industry and develop new relationships with peers, the ACA said.
Additional details and registration information is avalable at the ACA's website.
