ASE taps Pellman as new board chair

LEESBURG, Va. — The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has named Brad Pellman, president of Pellman's Automotive in Boulder, Colo., as its new board chairperson.

The ASE elected its 2022 board of directors during the annual ASE board meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz., Nov. 18, 2021.

The ASE also named Homer Hogg, vice president of truck service, Travel Centers of America, as vice chairperson; Brian Szalk, head of technician training and dealer EV readiness for Stellantis, as treasurer; and Jason Rainey, vice president of NAPA AutoCare/AAA, as secretary.

Mark Polke, director of Bosch Workshop Concepts, North America, Robert Bosch L.L.C., will serve as past chair.

The ASE also elected two governors to its board of governors: Stacey Hamilton, vice president, field initiatives, TBC Corp., and Luis Sanchez, director, technical training and curriculum, Subaru of America Inc.

"The ASE volunteer leadership board provides invaluable knowledge and expertise that helps ASE keep abreast of industry trends and continue to provide exceptional service to all of our constituents," said Tom Zilke, ASE president and CEO.

"We want to thank our board members for their commitment and dedication to ASE. Their support, as well as the ongoing support from their companies, allows ASE to set the standard for quality and excellence in industry certification."