Vincent Daviero Named Director of Northwood’s University of the Aftermarket

Vincent J. Daviero has been named director of Northwood’s University of the Aftermarket in Midland, Mich. effective June 1, 2004. Daviero comes to Northwood from a career in the aftermarket. He will expand and deliver continuing education in innovative venues supporting Northwood’s commitment to the industry.

“Vince Daviero has combined experience in industry and education which made him the ideal candidate for this position,” said Dr. David Long, vice president of operations.

In his most recent position at Tires Plus franchise division of Bridgestone/Firestone-Morgan Tire & Auto Inc., Daviero produced materials for instructor-led sales training programs. As the director of training and education, his accomplishments include the conceptualization and development of instructional curricula and on-site instructor-led training programs. He designed and authored computer-based training modules and installed a Wide Area Network (WAN) based delivery platform.  He has conducted over 1500 workshops, seminars, and training sessions and has over 500 hours of college instruction as an adjunct professor.

The University of the Aftermarket of Northwood University provides continuing education for the aftermarket industry and its sponsoring associations, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), and the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA).  The alliances and affiliations of both the University of the Aftermarket and Northwood University continue to provide guidance in developing coursework needed by the industry.