The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the commercial vehicle division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), has named the 2021 chairs, vice chairs, and directors for the Heavy Duty Business Forum and Heavy Duty Marketing and Sales Forum.
“We welcome the 2021 HDBF and HDMSF boards and salute their dedication to communication, courage, and collaboration through the networking opportunity provided by HDMA forums and councils,” said Dave Giroux, president and COO of HDMA. “The last year threw many challenges as well as rapidly evolving changes at the commercial vehicle industry, and forums like HDBF and HDMSF help our industry leaders stay connected on all the major issues and topics at the forefront of conversations.”
HDMA forums and councils give members the ability to have roundtable discussions with peers in their industry segment — an essential tool for staying at the forefront of business goals, from staying ahead of the latest technology, learning the latest marketing and sales techniques, or knowing how to face the latest industry issues and challenges. Ranked the highest value among HDMA members, forums and councils meet twice a year for discussions and networking and to hear directly from key customers.
Phillips Industries President and CEO Rob Phillips, who served as chairman of the Heavy Duty Business Forum in 2017, confirms the value of the HDMA boards.
“The HDBF gives me a clear insight into challenges facing other companies in our industry that in many ways mirror the Phillips experience,” Phillips said. “Through this association, I’ve met many key leaders that have driven the aftermarket segment of our industry ahead; their ideas get the creative juices flowing, bringing about exciting changes. I’m pleased to again be serving on this board.”
Heavy Duty Business Forum:
- Chair: Walter Frankiewicz, Haldex Brake Products Corporation
- Vice Chair: John Coll, Allison Transmission
- Directors:
- Jason Gerding, Marmon Highway Technologies LLC
- Kent Jones, SAF-Holland
- Matt Joy, Hendrickson
- Brian Kupchella, Clarience Technologies
- Rob Phillips, Phillips Industries
- Jeff Porter, Velvac Inc.
Heavy Duty Marketing & Sales Forum:
- Chair: Walter Sherbourne, Dayton Parts, LLC
- Vice Chair: Dave McCleave, Hendrickson
- Directors:
- Doug Dole, Meritor Inc.
- Drew Hofley, Accuride Corporation
- Ken Kelley, Consolidated Metco
- Rob Myers, Phillips Industries
- Gilbert Ramirez, DENSO Products and Services Americas Inc.
- Past Chair: Timothy Bauer, Eaton
Learn more about all of HDMA’s forums and councils at https://www.hdma.org/councils.