
emerging technologies committee
The primary purpose of the Auto Care Emerging Technology Committee is to influence industry standards for Intelligent Mobility Technologies, specifically those related to vehicle connectivity and Automated Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Our intent is to ensure the aftermarket’s continued direct access to vehicle data using a standardized, secure vehicle interface required to maintain and service connected and automated vehicles.
In addition, we expect retrofit devices adhering to these standards can deliver dependable and secure access to many of the advanced features and services available in new vehicles to the existing fleet of legacy vehicles. Recognizing the need for safe and consistent operation of such devices, our committee supports the design of test procedures and certification programs confirming aftermarket devices are correctly installed and perform as expected.
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        Ryan Frisch 
 Hunter Engineering Company
 Chair
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        Kye Grisham 
 Christian Brothers Automotive
 Member
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        Ashley Hopkins 
 ASA Automotive Systems
 Member
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        Cliff Hovis 
 Hovis Auto & Truck Supply, Inc.
 Member
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        Jacob Isaacson 
 Motorad
 Member
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        Ram Marupudi 
 O'Reilly Auto Parts
 Member
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        Robert McBride 
 ALLDATA
 Member
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        Sunil Patel 
 Tekmetric
 Member
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        Donovan Ringo 
 Genuine Parts/NAPA
 Member
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        Robert Schuld 
 Gates Corporation
 Member
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        Mark Seng 
 Predii
 Member
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        Christina Seong 
 Versable
 Member
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        Ben Spitz 
 NEXUS Automotive International SA
 Member
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        Adam Sworski 
 Valvoline LLC (Instant Oil Change)
 Member
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        Mike Tanner 
 Auto Care Association
 Staff Liaison