Long started going to races when he was 4 with his dad who was a NASCAR official. Long himself spent time as a chief starter, a race control director and other roles in racing, which led to jobs at NASCAR in Daytona Beach, and the IndyCar series, where he spent 5 seasons at IMS. About working in racing, Long said “There’s a lot to be learned and a lot of challenges and many of them are transferrable to this industry.”
Conroy shares insights into his career trajectory, the evolving landscape of the company’s aftermarket operations, and its commitment to innovation and sustainability.
In this episode of AMN Drivetime, Bill Babcox is joined by Jerry Conroy, vice president USA and Canada, Automotive Aftermarket for Schaeffler. Conroy shared insights into his career trajectory, mentorship experiences, and the evolving landscape of aftermarket operations.
Conroy's journey into the aftermarket began during his college years. He stumbled upon an internship at Bendix, a commercial vehicle supplier based in Elyria, Ohio—his hometown. Little did he know that this opportunity would kickstart a career spanning 17 years at Bendix, and later transition into a leadership role at Schaeffler in the automotive aftermarket.
Grace Hovis’s journey in Hovis Auto & Truck Supply blends tradition with digital innovation in the automotive aftermarket industry.
MEMA looks to the future as it celebrates 120 years making a big impact.
Owens describes what he’s learned from volunteering in the industry and his vision for AACF as its current president.
A grad of Northwood University, Koviak delves into his career and how he’s grown with the changes at Tenneco and DRiV over the years.
Making sure the brake fluid is the correct quality is critical. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Learn how to educate customers on the importance of OEM specifications and premium lubrication for their vehicles’ maintenance needs.
Learn about common challenges with turbocharger maintenance and how Rein TechSelect Turbo Kitsmake the repair process easier for technicians.
Standard® knows that what comes out of a repair is directly dependent upon what goes into the box. This video is sponsored by Standard®.
