By CRM staff
Toronto, Ontario — May 6, 2019 — The Quebec division of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada has added four new members to its board, Elizabeth Lambert, Steve Oborne, Marie-Ange Cloutier, and Frank Tonon.
After a series of nominations, the four members were referred by members of the board of directors. Candidates representing parts stores and auto shop owners were being sought, to provide guidance on different projects to ensure that they fit the needs of the industry. A representative of the parts manufacturing sector was also needed to replace an outgoing director.
One of the new members, Elisabeth Lambert, co-owner of Auto Parts Joliette has developed very good relations with the l’Argile training center in Joliette and has helped organize employment fairs. She strives to encourage the next generation to work in the aftermarket industry, lending a helping hand to the workshops of his region in their search for mechanics.
Steve Oborne, owner of the Oborne Service 2012 is a technician always on the lookout for the knowledge needed to excel at his job. He recently completed training in electric and hybrid vehicles. He has served on the automotive service providers committee of AIA Canada, as a judge at the Provincial Olympics of automotive engineering trades and technologies and is currently an automotive columnist for the magazine Le Garagiste.
Marie-Ange Cloutier, the co-owner of Garage Martin Chagnon was also chosen. Since acquiring the garage with Martin Chagnon six years ago, Cloutier has been deeply involved in the aftermarket industry. She has been active on her franchise’s marketing committee for almost five years. In 2017, her company won the Gala Napoleon of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Drummond (CCID) in the trade and service category.
Frank Tonon, product improvement manager, engine management system at Spectra Premium started with the company as a training director and has held a number of positions since. Holding a first-class certificate in mechanics and ASE certification, Tonan began his career as a technician and then shop foreman. He’s passionate about training and has been a technical trainer for more than 30 years. Tonan has also worked for four years as superintendent of mobile and mining equipment in West Africa.
