
About Us
Who We Are
The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) is the home for the auto care industry’s dynamic and vibrant community of under-40 professionals.
What We Do
YANG provides its members with the opportunity to network with industry peers, develop new skill sets and improve leadership capabilities. YANG events include panel discussions with industry leaders, professional development sessions and networking events throughout the country. YANG awards a number of scholarships to rising stars in the industry as well.
Benefits
Upon joining, YANG members immediately become part of a 1,500-strong network of young industry professionals around the world. Members are invited to attend and host events at trade shows, leadership conferences and Regional Meet-Ups throughout the country. Members receive recognition as well as opportunities for mentorship offered by seasoned industry leaders. For your organization, membership in YANG helps foster employee retention through networking, mentorship and exposure to the broader industry.
YANG Council Roster
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Ashlee Arnold
Arnold Oil Company of Austin
Chair -
Jacki Lutz
Schrader TPMS Solutions
Vice Chair -
Dave Shapiro
SRS Marketing Company, Inc.
Past Chair -
Kyle Byrne
The Merrill Company
Member -
Jonathan Clements
Experian Information Solutions, Inc.
Member -
Cotter Collins
Standard Motor Products, Inc.
Member -
Megan Dineff
Ervines Auto Repair & Grand Rapids Hybrid
Member -
Patrick O'Leary
DRIVE Sales and Marketing
Member -
Cynthia Talamantes
Global Parts Distributors
Member -
Michael Rukov
RepWorks Marketing, LLC
Emeritus member -
Tammy Tecklenburg
Tecklenburg Advisors
Board Representative -
Jessica Fainberg
Auto Care Association
Staff Liaison