Jeff Brekke

The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association is a group of original equipment suppliers who design and manufacture the systems and technologies that make up two-thirds of the value of every vehicle. The non-profit company is based in Research Triangle Park, NC. The company understands the importance of every part working together to create a powerful whole. The company has supported the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) in its mission to identify and resolve gaps in service, tool, and training information, as well as minimize security breaches and vehicle thefts by vetting service professionals.

Gates Corp. engages in the manufacturing of power transmission belts and fluid power products. Its products include belts, hoses, industrial power transmission, and fluid power and automotive. Its services include gates global oil and gas, original equipment, product application engineering, customer service and experience. The firm serves the agriculture, automotive, construction, food and beverage, general manufacturing, mining and power sports industries. The company was founded by Charles Gates Sr. in 1911 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.