ASA Chairman’s Message: The Winds of Change
I’m not sure who said it first, but it’s true that the only constant in our lives is change. It’s something we talk a lot about and for good reason—it’s happening all around us.
Author: Roy Schnepper
ASA Chairman: Your voice makes a difference
I think it’s important that our members understand the “why” behind our positions.
Schnepper: ASA today & tomorrow
Like many of us, I’ve always felt the New Year ushers in a time of reflection on where we are and where we’re going. Some make resolutions, while others see the change in the calendar as a time for a fresh start. Both of these are true here at ASA.
Schnepper: The importance of quality time
As a business owner and chairman of ASA, I often find myself wishing for more time. It’s not an unusual situation, and one that most of you reading this I’m sure have experienced. Growing a business while raising a family…
Schnepper: Try something new, ASA can help
When we talk about change in the automotive service and collision repair industries, we generally focus on the technology advances in vehicles and the tools, equipment and information necessary to service and repair them. But change means many things. It’s…
Schnepper: We’ve Got Your Back
When I think about the value that belonging to an association like ASA provides me as a business owner, one of the most important things that comes to mind is representing the interests of our members in legislative offices from…
Schnepper: The road ahead
Our industry is undergoing a time of unprecedented change. Again. Getting bombarded with rapidly advancing electronic, material, manufacturing and powertrain technology is nothing new to ASA members. We’ve been here before, and each time someone predicted the end of the…
Schnepper: A seat at the table
When I find myself talking to fellow shop owners about joining the Automotive Service Association, I’ve noticed that the conversation has changed a bit over time. It used to be that the benefits your association offers were front-and-center. Since taking…
Schnepper: Praising ASA’s strength… our members!
Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were filled with family, friends and fun. Last year was a time of change for the Automotive Service Association (ASA), and those changes continue. We welcomed Dana, Ben and Ashley (see page 4)…
Schnepper: Never too late for training
In the mid-1970s when I graduated from high school, young people who wanted to go into a profession went to college. Those who wanted to go into a trade didn’t need college. They just needed to get a job and…
Schnepper: The value of active membership
What’s the real value of an ASA membership? The board of directors and executive leadership of ASA believe that it’s active involvement. Of course, members enjoy the significant discounts they receive from our Sponsored Benefit Providers, and they frequently tell…
Schnepper: Cars, sensors and scanners
Mary Barra, GM’s CEO, recently stated that the car industry will change more in the next five years than it has in the past 50. I don’t know about you, but I think the past five years have been a…
Schnepper: Importance of teamwork & friendship
This is my first article as ASA’s chairman of the board. And I thought this would be a great time to share how I got involved with ASA and with two of my mentors. First, I had the opportunity to…
