Yokohama Tire Becomes a Lifetime Trustee of University of the Aftermarket Foundation
Dear Larry​, Yokohama has become a lifetime trustee of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF)--see release below for details. Image attached is Yokohama President and CEO Jeff Barna, who also has been named to the UAF board of trustees. Let me know if need more details. Happy Holidays--bg Yokohama Tire Becomes a Lifetime Trustee of University of the Aftermarket Foundation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Bill Groak, Sweet Spot Media,                          310-849-3676, bgroak@sweetspotmedia.tv (mailto:bgroak@sweetspotmedia.tv) SANTA ANA, CA – (Dec. 23, 2024) – Yokohama Tire Corporation (https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC8TLAyxvgSmBZOjz8ODWiPt8YxPVq-2FZpD55LB-2F1D6hLZseoI_GytAL3QbJB-2BoWXuwBE-2FIjhYQtOTtMoWr5j7qlhmWbNm6mwDiqty6USCLt5nP-2BZW8AdBm34QH7NpVWAJ3c-2BlF1uyQ1-2FZ-2FykCnr87gyalWmBcJd6KkjVjWat5WESbAFk8DXvSwIYe-2BqHaMHa8JEEucZ9DjgriXsC1RoBXte3lKhH5YqKzt9qsnKWIYnxZ0vByPi7C2Xz15nQZpUFAAg1wFTvfa3LzPKQstBk7lV2iJ-2F5tC6ZGKHexxwMSxf-2BxYVWgxYzHIlyRNyWoYb80Zdw0DZsrEbdv0wN6QwUUM45RHA5qkyp0RIDkmqfewsMuE36nWylApFmQM5eF4qsWUQcx5qA-3D-3D  (YTC) announced today it has become a lifetime trustee of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF). YTC President and CEO Jeff Barna, who made the announcement, also has been named to the UAF board of trustees. Since 1986, UAF has provided millions of dollars in scholarships to thousands of students studying for technical and professional industry careers. Among the many benefits UAF provides are: · Support for continued education for industry participants, including the AAP and MAAP certification programs. · Support industry educational initiatives. · Provide a recognition platform to honor or memorialize individuals. · Highlight industry career opportunities to attract the next generation of industry professionals. · Engage industry members to work together for the future. “UAF helps pave the way for the next generation of automotive aftermarket leaders,�?? Barna said. “Yokohama believes in, and is committed to, seeding the industry with future talent. We think it’s important for tire manufacturers, like Yokohama, to consider being involved in this worthy endeavor, and are honored to lay the foundation for others to follow.�?? “On behalf of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, we extend our sincere thanks to Yokohama Tire Corporation for their generous support and welcome Jeff Barna to the UAF board of trustees,�?? said Roger McCollum, MAAP, chairman, University of the Aftermarket Foundation. “By becoming a Lifetime Trustee, Yokohama is demonstrating their commitment to the development of a skilled workforce that can drive industry innovation and service excellence. Their support is not just a contribution, but an investment in the future of the tire industry.�?? According to McCollum, donations to UAF benefit: · Students pursuing technical careers in automotive maintenance and repair, collision, heavy duty/diesel, performance or other segments of the industry. · Students planning careers in the industry in such fields as engineering, supply chain, IT/cybersecurity, sales, marketing, finance, and so on. · Suppliers/vendors and other industry organizations through the education of those who work for them through programs like Leadership 2.0. · Employees, customers, colleagues, children, friends of industry participants. · All members of the motor vehicle aftermarket as UAF helps attract talent and supports multiple industry education initiatives. For more information on the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, visit www.UofA-Foundation.org (https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.b00YhNV2Nr0-2BaZn7eVNAdQeuA5x1KtmLINEwFoCILmH6XIjDwiT0r-2FM-2BRt76ukQkqOF2_GytAL3QbJB-2BoWXuwBE-2FIjhYQtOTtMoWr5j7qlhmWbNm6mwDiqty6USCLt5nP-2BZW8AdBm34QH7NpVWAJ3c-2BlF1uyQ1-2FZ-2FykCnr87gyalWmBcJd6KkjVjWat5WESbAFk8DXvSwIYe-2BqHaMHa8JEEucZ9DjgriXsC1RoBXte3lKhH5YqKzt9qsnKWIYnxZ0vByPi7C2Xz15nQZpUFAAg1wFTqwgHGwewixvzm5qD50l6GsPton-2BGRm-2BSqmcqq96zeNc2DvDdKPJ8R-2B8kfx3ZQ1KuDCC-2FMSzIpF9QTib7bPTtfsQBMlz-2BC5wGSHsnwB0zSRP-2FZWNXrSpH3PP5qDQuZkpOQ-3D-3D . About Yokohama Tire Corporation Yokohama Tire Corporation is the North American manufacturing and marketing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global manufacturing and sales company of premium tires since 1917. Servicing an extensive sales network throughout the U.S., Yokohama Tire Corporation is a leader in technology, innovation, sustainable manufacturing and environmentally conscious products. The company’s complete product line includes tires for high-performance, light truck, passenger car, and commercial truck and bus. For more information on Yokohama’s broad product line, visit www.yokohamatire.com (https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.b00YhNV2Nr0-2BaZn7eVNAdUMVn-2FSNYQE5QAhIJeyt4HIKn-2BP44Al7-2B-2BtFIRc2XjoRCCN4_GytAL3QbJB-2BoWXuwBE-2FIjhYQtOTtMoWr5j7qlhmWbNm6mwDiqty6USCLt5nP-2BZW8AdBm34QH7NpVWAJ3c-2BlF1uyQ1-2FZ-2FykCnr87gyalWmBcJd6KkjVjWat5WESbAFk8DXvSwIYe-2BqHaMHa8JEEucZ9DjgriXsC1RoBXte3lKhH5YqKzt9qsnKWIYnxZ0vByPi7C2Xz15nQZpUFAAg1wFTuFs7-2FYCGdHBBAqTeG2TxjDVcuqVrt1U5rv6olfrzOi72bhbmrPLo2ObaJdBQMqHV9utM-2FYL3PJt6qcqdTtLDxMgcqvsaecwGlF2hwKkTuIonKJFoMUGbzYR-2Fs7avOjjWw-3D-3D and www.yokohamatruck.com (https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.b00YhNV2Nr0-2BaZn7eVNAdVy7KyJMBlCxlw6FRDgkTkaDZBHIs9nkcPstJ0Y2vxvJS8MU_GytAL3QbJB-2BoWXuwBE-2FIjhYQtOTtMoWr5j7qlhmWbNm6mwDiqty6USCLt5nP-2BZW8AdBm34QH7NpVWAJ3c-2BlF1uyQ1-2FZ-2FykCnr87gyalWmBcJd6KkjVjWat5WESbAFk8DXvSwIYe-2BqHaMHa8JEEucZ9DjgriXsC1RoBXte3lKhH5YqKzt9qsnKWIYnxZ0vByPi7C2Xz15nQZpUFAAg1wFTrTX5pMZw5n8wIyzQm4lDCch7m6x51hzjeicETbM9lP81hUZCOVX4ApBwi5Xi6ZtV1zTrBggz0qGFgriBTmEMLljzbW3FDvMuF8tJcw3YfHd29Zwkk72p3nb4GSGqOKHAg-3D-3D . Yokohama is a strong supporter of the tire care and safety guidelines established by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association and the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration. Details can be found at the “Tires 101�?? section at www.yokohamatire.com (https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.b00YhNV2Nr0-2BaZn7eVNAdUMVn-2FSNYQE5QAhIJeyt4HKOAYapSMWOz4qg8qUdi-2FOX-FKW_GytAL3QbJB-2BoWXuwBE-2FIjhYQtOTtMoWr5j7qlhmWbNm6mwDiqty6USCLt5nP-2BZW8AdBm34QH7NpVWAJ3c-2BlF1uyQ1-2FZ-2FykCnr87gyalWmBcJd6KkjVjWat5WESbAFk8DXvSwIYe-2BqHaMHa8JEEucZ9DjgriXsC1RoBXte3lKhH5YqKzt9qsnKWIYnxZ0vByPi7C2Xz15nQZpUFAAg1wFTpou7SOKy-2BVhxG8Y0PpPGuIgRrnuM29sgY9RV4iZ7AfL2N2-2Bea8jQ7j84V-2Fuf-2F4THFpeMMylNquk1P4MkHO16Eq4CVzyHfI-2B9CO7Y99TZ9xej2cuAas3VzEj2-2B2-2FPbs-2BTw-3D-3D . About the University of the Aftermarket Foundation Since 1986, the University of the Aftermarket Foundation has funded millions of dollars of scholarships, grants, research and ongoing educational programs to help develop a strong, knowledgeable automotive workforce. The foundation encourages industry support, including donations for the purpose of honoring or memorializing individuals or otherwise recognizing special events, to help ensure the continued availability of training and education that strengthen the industry. 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