Board of Directors and Committees
Chair
Greg Woodbeck
Woodbeck Auto Parts, Stirling
Secretary
Derek Nissen
Hank’s Auto Wreckers, St. Clements
Treasurer
Mary Poirier
Valley Automotive, Pembroke
Directors
Marc Plazek - Plazek Auto Recyclers, Caistor Centre
Max Winkler - J&B Auto Parts, Windsor
Eric McDonald - Bodyline Auto Recyclers, Hamilton
Corey Earl - Hotch’s Auto Parts, Ameliasburgh
OARA Committees
We presently have the following active Committees working on behalf of all Members:
- Government Affairs – To research and coordinate the government affairs activities, both proactive and reactive, for the industry.
- Health & Safety Committee – To investigate and research developments relating to health and safety issues that OARA Members are faced with.
- Marketing - Develop resources, best practices, examples, etc of external marketing and communications for Direct Members to adopt in to their own business; and develop recommendations to the Executive Director and Board regarding marketing and communications that OARA should undertake to promote the association and auto recycling industry.
- Membership – To review and provide recommendations on: membership applications for new members; membership application criteria and process; membership discipline; and membership dues.
- Parts Procurement – To provide input in to the various parts procurement programs emerging in the industry and to lead OARA Member efforts in good quality Green Recycled Parts available to more estimates.
- Transportation – To address industry wide issues relating to shipping and transportation of parts and vehicles by OARA Members.
- VIN Branding
- Budget and Audit (standing) – To assist in the development of annual budgets, review expenses against budget, prepare & execute an audit of OARA’s financial activities, and review OARA’s accounting and bookkeeping policies and procedures.
- Nominations (standing) – To ensure a slate of qualified Board Members are available to run for elections and to develop future association leaders
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