Aftermarket Insider Issue 80 - (Page 10)
MEMbER PRoFilE
rAy pOHlmAN
An Outstanding Advocate
Ray Pohlman, vice president,
government and community
relations, AutoZone, managed
political campaigns before joining the
aftermarket in 1995 as the company’s
director of government relations.
R ay Pohlman
PosITIoN :
Vice President, Government and
Community Relations, AutoZone
YEArs IN THE AFTErMArkET:
18
Words To lIvE bY:
“Be prepared and have fun.”
PHoNE :
901-495-7962
E-MAIl :
ray.pohlman@autozone.com
“The aftermarket needs to tell its story.
That includes its importance to the
“In addition to managing the company’s motoring public and its relevance to
the global economy,” said Pohlman.
government relations activities, I
also manage AutoZone’s community
The aftermarket’s relevance can
relations team, the company’s
be felt in the monumental recent
charitable budget as well as media
victory with Right to Repair
and public relations,” said Pohlman.
passing in Massachusetts. One
Pohlman has been an active member of of Pohlman’s long-term goals is
to see it enacted in Congress.
AAIA for 18 years and is currently a
vice president on the AAIA Executive
Committee. He also participates in the “This will ensure the automotive
government affairs committee, formerly aftermarket will continue to receive
all of the diagnostic and repair
serving as its committee chair. As
information it needs to continue to
a member, he works collaboratively
serve our customers,” said Pohlman.
with committee members and staff
to review and establish legislative
“If it wasn’t for the aftermarket, I
priorities for the association.
would be touring with Jimmy Buffet
or maybe running for political office.
“Being able to interact with some really
More realistically, I would be heading
interesting and dedicated professionals
up a non-profit organization that has
who understand the importance
something to do with education.”
and relevance of the automotive
aftermarket and strive to make it
In his spare time, he enjoys
better are some of the rewards for
reading and playing golf.
being a part of AAIA,” said Pohlman.
In addition to AAIA, Pohlman also
serves as president of the Coalition
for Auto Repair Equality (CARE)
and is involved in the Retail Industry
Leaders Association (RILA).
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Despite his background in
government, Pohlman believes the
biggest issue facing the aftermarket
today is its recognition.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Aftermarket Insider Issue 80
Aftermarket Insider Issue 80
Contents
President’s Message
Association News
Government Affairs
Government Affairs
Head of the Class
Head of the Class
Member Profile
Toolbox
Impact Award
Market Intelligence
Market Intelligence
Executive Perspective
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