Who We Are

The Automotive Content Professionals Network (ACPN), a community of the Auto Care Association, is a professional network with 500+ individual members employed in the aftermarket industry. It is the only community devoted exclusively to the educational, professional development, and networking needs of the content professional.

What We Do

ACPN serves as the leader in content management and related activities; promotes industry data standards; and provides a forum for discussing and promoting best practices within the aftermarket industry, through in-person and virtual events. If you are a content professional in the aftermarket, no matter if you are in automotive, heavy duty, equipment, agriculture, and/or powersports, or just simply want to connect with great people, the ACPN community is the place for you.

Benefits

Membership* Includes:

  • Exclusive LinkedIn Community Space
  • Newsletters
  • Access to Events
  • ACPN Pipeline - 365 Video Content
  • Awards
  • Scholarships
  • And More!

*To become an ACPN member, individuals must be employed by an Auto Care Association member company. ACPN Membership is a lifetime membership. Members can choose to end their membership at any time by contacting acpn@autocare.org.

Mission

To Educate, Inspire and Connect industry professionals who specialize in the management of automotive, heavy duty, equipment, agriculture, and/or powersports product related content.


Leadership Council

The ACPN leadership council is a council of volunteer ACPN community members who help plan and organize all ACPN programs, such as the ACPN community learning tracks at the annual Auto Care Connect conference, virtual events, awards, scholarships and more. Additionally, the ACPN Leadership Council help develop educational opportunities, and facilitate communication, best practices, and networking amongst the ACPN Community. Service as an ACPN leadership council member is a satisfying way to contribute to the overall direction and progress of the community, while making professional connections and developing leadership skills. This volunteer leadership also satisfies the “ACPN Service” requirement of the Automotive Content Professional (ACP) designation.


  • Chelsea Scally
    S&P Global
    Chair
  • Tom Vierling
    ETE Reman
    Vice Chair
  • Ryan Bachman
    Endless Technologies LLC
    Member
  • Ryan Henderson
    CarParts.com
    Member
  • Eric Lough
    All Star Auto Parts
    Member
  • Brian Matthias
    DormanProducts, Inc.
    Member
  • Karen Neal Strobel
    Strobel Professional Services, LLC
    Member
  • Courtney Pedler
    Autology Data Management Group
    Member
  • Adam Phillips
    Highline Warren
    Member
  • Joe Thomas
    CTR America
    Member
  • Thomas Schiavo
    Auto Care Association
    Staff Liaison
  • Jacqueline Johnson
    Auto Care Association
    Assistant Staff Liaison