ASE Announces New Leadership for 2024

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced a successful leadership transition within its organization as new officers and board members’ terms commence, according to a recent press release.

Dave Johnson has taken on the role of ASE president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Previous president and CEO Tim Zilke officially retired from the position on Dec. 31, after leading a 30-year tenure with ASE.

Along with Zilke, Trish Serratore also retired from her position as ASE’s vice president of industry and media relations at the end of 2023. She will be succeeded by Donna Wagner, who recently served as the assistant vice president of the ASE Education Foundation.

The 2024 board of directors have also begun their respective terms, with Tom Trisdale, vice president of quality at Toyota as the new chair; Jason Rainey, vice president of NAPA AutoCare/AAA as vice chair; John Wolf, president of Snap-on Business Solutions as treasurer; and Tom Palermo, general manager of Preferred Automotive Specialists as secretary. 

Last year’s chair, Travel Centers of America’s Vice President of Truck Service Homer Hogg, will now serve as past chair.

Finally, eight new members have been introduced to the board of governors: Matt Allen of Virginia Auto Service; Scott Jones of Nissan; Ryan Kooiman of Standard Motor Products; Rebecca Mahan of DriV/Garage Gurus; Mike McRoberts of Rush Truck Centers; Natae Rayner of Kia; Dick Tejano of First Student; and Susan Trevaskis of Advance Auto Parts.