Aftermarket Suppliers CEO Council Appoints New Executive Committee Members

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers CEO Council is pleased to announce the appointments of Tim Bauer and Darcy Curran to its executive committee. Bauer and Curran bring a wide breadth of experience and expertise.  

Bauer currently serves as vice president of aftermarket, vehicle group N.A. for Eaton, a power management company. In this role, he is responsible for all commercial aspects of the aftermarket business while continuing to further develop and execute strategies to accelerate Eaton's growth and improve customer satisfaction. 

Curran currently serves as CEO of Highline Warren and a member of the company's board of directors, overseeing financial, strategic and commercial outcomes. Previously CEO of Highline Aftermarket, Curran maintained the role following the combination of Highline Aftermarket and Warren Distribution in 2020. 

"Bauer and Curran bring strong executive leadership and deep aftermarket experience to the Aftermarket Suppliers CEO Council executive committee," said Ben Brucato, vice president of membership and engagement at MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers and Aftermarket Suppliers CEO Council lead. "Their perspectives, shaped by leading complex organizations and driving growth across the aftermarket, will be invaluable as the council continues to provide strategic guidance on the issues and opportunities most critical to members." 

The full executive committee is comprised of: 

• Chair – Ben Smart, Global CEO, Moss Motors and Rimmer Bros
• Tim Bauer, Vice President, Global Aftermarket, Eaton
• Darcy Curran, CEO, Highline Warren
• Houman "H.K." Kashanipour, CEO & President, Alliant Power
• Kelly Sadler, Vice President & General Manager, Aftermarket, Sensata Technologies 

For more information about the Aftermarket Suppliers CEO Council, please visit mema.org/networking-groups/aftermarket-suppliers-ceo-council. 

About the Aftermarket Suppliers CEO Council 

The MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers CEO Council brings together top industry leaders from the automotive, commercial vehicle and remanufacturing sectors. The council serves as a space for in-depth discussions on shared industry interests, providing a unique opportunity for leaders to gain valuable insights from their peers. Learn more about the council at mema.org/networking-groups/aftermarket-suppliers-ceo-council. 

About MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers exclusively serves manufacturers of the parts, chemicals, tools, diagnostics, and technologies that keep vehicles running safely and affordably across their lifetime. We are an important part of the vehicle supplier industry which is the largest manufacturing sector in the U.S, present is in all 50 states. MEMA Aftermarket is a recognized industry change agent— promoting a collaborative industry environment, providing forums to address issues and serving as a valued resource for members across the light vehicle, commercial vehicle and remanufacturing aftermarket.

MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, is the trade association in North America for vehicle suppliers, parts manufacturers and remanufacturers. MEMA has been the voice of the vehicle supplier industry since 1904. Its more than 1,000 members are Strong by Association.

Our members meet and enhance society’s transportation needs and are committed to safety, sustainable businesses, innovation, and the people who rely on us.

MEMA has offices in Washington, D.C.; Southfield, Mich.; and Research Triangle Park, N.C. Learn more at mema.org/aftermarket-suppliers.