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March 2, 2022

Meet a Staffer: Mike Tanner

by Camille Sheehan

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Title: Director, Vehicle Communications
Department: Emerging Technologies
Years at the Association: 2.5
Aftermarket Experience: 10
Email address: mike.tanner@autocare.org
Favorite apps: Kindle, Luminosity, Hulu
Words to live by/motto: “Treat others as you would want to be treated.”

what have you enjoyed working on the most for the auto care industry?

Right to Repair, the Secure Vehicle Interface and ADAS calibration standards. I also enjoy creating and developing material for AAPEX that informs and engages our members.

tell us about your life outside of work?

I like to spend time outdoors. I do some hunting but just enjoy being in the woods and around nature. I enjoy building and repairing things. I also enjoy reading philosophy and physics books.

tell us a few fun fact about you that would surprise people?

I occasionally fill in for my minister and preach the sermon.

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Mike Chung

is director, market intelligence at Auto Care Association. With more than a dozen years of experience in market research, Chung provides the industry with timely information on key factors and trends influencing the health of the automotive aftermarket to help businesses throughout the supply chain make better business decisions. Chung has earned degrees in chemical engineering, environmental health, and business administration. He can be reached at michael.chung@autocare.org.

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