I’m looking forward to working with the AACF in assisting individuals and families in this great industry that are facing unexpected financial hardships,” says Rafferty
Sacramento, Calif.—The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF), a 501(c)(3) organization supporting people in the automotive aftermarket industry and their families during challenging times, has announced the election of Tom Rafferty to its board of trustees. He has spent decades in leadership and service roles within the aftermarket community.
“Tom has been a long-time supporter of the AACF and a respected leader in the automotive aftermarket industry,” said AACF Executive Director John Kairys. “His commitment to giving back and his deep understanding of the challenges facing our industry make him an invaluable addition to our board of trustees.”
In August of 2016, Rafferty joined EnerSys/Odyssey Batteries as Senior National Sales Manager, where his sales performance earned him two “Manager of the Year” awards. He continues to contribute to the company in a part-time sales role. Rafferty earned a BBA degree from Western Illinois University, and an MBA from Northern Illinois University.
He has served on the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) Board of Governors and Executive Committee, the Automotive Sales Council Board of Directors, and is a past chairman of both the AWDA Manufacturers Advisory Council and the Auto Care Association Marketing Communications Committee.
“I am thrilled to be joining the Board of Trustees of the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation,” Rafferty said. “It’s time to give back to the industry that I have worked in most of my career and one that has been very good to me. I’m looking forward to working with the AACF in assisting individuals and families in this great industry that are facing unexpected financial hardships.”
For more information or to get involved, contact Misty Walker, Misty@AftermarketCharity.org.
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