The National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence’s (ASE) new officers and board members began their terms as of Jan. 1, including ASE’s new president and CEO, Dave Johnson. The transition also included one other officer, four board leadership changes, and eight new board members.

“Over the last six months, I took the time to learn more about ASE and meet with a variety of stakeholders to understand how ASE can best meet their needs and exceed their expectations,” said Johnson. “I am looking forward to working with the ASE officers and board members who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to ASE and collaborating with the exceptional ASE team to support technicians, service providers, and car owners.”

Johnson succeeds Tim Zilke, who retired on Dec. 31 and served the ASE for over 30 years. Johnson has been in the industry for almost 40 years and previously worked as the global director of Ford Motor Company’s service engineering operations.

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Additionally, Donna Wagner succeeded Trish Serratore as vice president of industry and media relations. Wagner has worked in the aftermarket segment for over 30 years, as well as in education and parts supplier representation. Previously, Wagner worked with the Car Care Council for 12 years, and most recently served as the assistant vice president of the ASE Education Foundation.

The ASE’s new board members are as follows:

• Chair – Tom Trisdale, vice president, quality, Toyota
• Vice chair – Jason Rainey, vice president, NAPA AutoCare/AAA
• Treasurer – John Wolf, president, Snap-on Business Solutions
• Secretary – Tom Palermo, general manager, Preferred Automotive Specialists

Last year’s board chair, Vice President Homer Hogg of truck service, Travel Centers of America. Stayed on to serve as past chair of the board.

Finally, ASE elected eight new board of governors members: Matt Allen of Virginia Auto Service; Scott Jones of Nissan; Ryan Kooiman of Standard Motor Products; Rebecca Mahan of DriV/Garage Gurus; Mike McRoberts of Rush Truck Centers; Natae Rayner of Kia; Dick Tejano of First Student and Susan Trevaskis of Advance Auto Parts.