Banquet Speaker

John Washbish
President of Affinia

Mr. Washbish served as the President of Customer Relationship Management for the Aftermarket Group of Dana Corporation beginning in May 2003 and he has continued to serve in this capacity for Affinia. Previously he served as the President of the Under Hood Group and Global Filtration and Clevite Engine products divisions of Dana. Mr. Washbish earned his bachelor's degree in Business Administration and an associate's degree in Automotive Aftermarket Management from Northwood University and an Automotive Aftermarket Professional Degree from the University of the Aftermarket. A past President of the National Engine Parts Manufacturers Association, Mr. Washbish has also served a four-year term on the Board of Directors for MEMA, and he currently serves on the Board of Directors of the AASA, Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association and AWDA. He attended the University of Michigan Executive Business School and INSEAD University in France.