Board of Directors and Committees
Chair
Greg Woodbeck
Woodbeck Auto Parts, Stirling
Secretary
Derek Nissen
Hank’s Auto Wreckers, St. Clements
Treasurer
Mary Poirer
Valley Automotive, Pembroke
Directors
Marc Plazek
Plazek Auto Recyclers, Caistor Centre
Max Winkler
J&B Auto Parts, Windsor
Jeff McGregor
McGregor Auto Parts, St. Thomas
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
