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Volume 32 No. 10October 2017
A Publication of the Automotive Service Association – Houston, Texas
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President’s Corner
Officers and Board
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October Meeting Information
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New Hire
Looking For Board Members
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ASA Associate Members
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ASA Training 2017
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Thanks to Brenda Edwards
How To Find Us
Automotive Service AssociationHouston ChapterPO Box 925007
Houston, TX 77292-5007Need info about ASA?
Call one of the board members on page 3or contact Rebecca Johnson,
ASA Administrator
Phone: 713-387-9214 • Fax: 713-862-7654
www.asahoustontexas.com
Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Meeting: 7:00 p.m.$15 member $20 non-member
Fratelli's Ristorante1330 Wirt Road • Houston, TX 77055
MONTHLY MEETINGON THE INSIDE
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Dominick Caravellaand
Dave Tolsonand
Brenda Edwards
Transitioning Your BusinessSee pages 4 and 8 for more information about meeting, speakers and sponsors.
Sponsored and presented by:
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Officers & Board2017 - 2018
Donated and created by KUKUI
Check out the ASA Houston Website
www.asahoustontexas.com
With shop locator function that can help motorists find your shop!
PresidentChuck StasnyHouston AAMCO Car [email protected]
President ElectSTILL LOOKING FORSUITABLE CANDIDATE.PLEASE CONSIDER.
TreasurerRudy RamkissoonNational [email protected]
SecretaryKathryn van der PolAdolf Hoepfl & Son [email protected]
Shop Talk EditorDan TidwellTentmaker Graphic [email protected]
Board MembersJohn Ferrata, NLine AutomotiveRobert Gruener, Autotechtronics By RobertChris Newhouse, Ray's Auto ElectricMario Rodriquez, Mario's AutomotiveKevin Spencer, A&B Auto Electric, Inc.Sybren van der Pol, Adolf Hoepfl & Son Garage
Please see the announcement on page 5 about the critical need for
officers and board members.
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Were you at home glued to the TV, watching the storm news or were you desperately seeking
higher ground? I lived in New Orleans during hurricane Betsy where many areas suffered high water flooding that took months to recede. I went through Hurricane Camille that destroyed the Mississippi Gulf Coast just as Katrina did 26 years later.
Although much younger at the time, the immediate scare of the storm and the months of recovery marks a time that I will never forget. We had Red Cross back then but FEMA didn't exist for another 10 years. The first flood insurance policy was sold in June of 1969, just 2 months before Camille hit the Gulf Coast, but not soon enough to cover any of that storm damage.
Spending 3 days watching hurricane Harvey coverage reminded me of those times. If you haven't suffered high water flooding, it is hard to imagine the devastation and work it takes to get back to normal - as so many Houstonians are now learning.
What I didn't remember was the massive volunteer effort during the storm to rescue victims from raising water. All it took was Judge Emmitt pleading for boats and high water vehicles for Houstonians to spring into action. This brings me to my point; the outpour of volunteer help, services and financial aid has been amazing. So many individuals, faith based groups, and both private and government organizations quickly made resources available to ease the pain and are continuing to do so.
ASA Houston Chapter has been busy coordinating relief to many, which include our ASA member shops and their employees. Second Baptist Church has also been a help to ASA with demolition of the flood damage, house cleanup, disinfection, food, etc. ASA Texas and ASA National have asked to be kept informed of the flood impact to our member shops and their employees. An ASA National Harvey Relief donation website has been setup. On-line donations may be made to help fellow ASA Members in need, http://asashop.org/ . If you know of an ASA Houston shop or employee that suffered substantial loss
from the storm, be sure to email [email protected].
These shops were greatly affected:Advanced Auto Tech, Tony Zapoli – needs Hunter parts for state inspectionChampions Car CareDriver's Auto Repair #1312, Scott DarnellGalson Auto & Body, Hajit GalhotraRapid Repair Auto Center, Rush DoulatiRick's Hi-Tech Auto Care, new owner, Drew Platt – Building condemned, lost most tools & equipment.
Shop employees greatly affected:Adolf Hoepfl GarageCinco Car CareDan's AutomotiveDillon's AutomotiveHouston AAMCOLogos Auto RepairMaster Car CareMission Car Care
Please keep them in your prayers. They are having to rebuild home and some replace their autos, as well.
For Small Business Disaster Assistance, property damage deadline is Oct. 24, economic injury is May 25, 2018.Harris County – 2302 Fannin, Ste 200, 77002 (8am-6pm weekdays, 9-4pm weekend)Fort Bend County - Sienna Springs Way, Rm 111, Missouri City 77459 (7-7pm daily)
Food assistance (D-SNAP) Free Lone Star card for 2 months food. Instruction and apply on-line:https://hhs.texas.gov/services/financial/disaster-assistance/disaster-snap
Chuck Stasny,Chapter President,
Houston AAMCO Car Care
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Disaster Relief – More than FEMA
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OCTOBER MEETING INFORMATIONDave TolsonArete Advisors
Brenda EdwardsAllegiance Bank
Dominick CaravellaDel Lingco International, Inc.
Brenda Edwards is a Vice President of Commercial Lending at Allegiance Bank. Brenda's career spans 20 years in the banking industry. Her entire career has been devoted to assisting small business owners with their nancing and banking needs. She
specializes in commercial loans and managing the company's cash through a variety of depository and cash management tools.
She began her career in Michigan upon graduating from college, moving to Houston a few years later to continue that career here. With the exception of a few years internationally working for ING Bank in Asia, she has served the small business owners of Houston. She is a graduate of Central Michigan and University of Houston.
The decision to transition the business via a third party sale or to an insider starts long before you sign that engagement to list it for
sale. Do you know what Buyers and Banks will request to make their purchasing/nancing decision? Do you understand how to present the business in the best possible light in order to maximize the selling price and increase the ease with which your buyer can secure nancing? From preparing the business for sale to “I've just signed the transfer documents” – now what? It's important to understand the sales process.
Dominick Caravella, III, President of Del Lingco International, Inc., one of the oldest and most respected Business Brokerage companies in Houston will discuss what information is critical for getting top dollar and clearing the path for a smooth transaction; what is the marketing process and how is condentiality maintained; what constitutes a qualied buyer and how to negotiate the best deal, and continued involvement after the sale.
Dominick Caravella, III started his career in the 1970's as an independent Business Broker specializing in the sale of small, Houston based businesses. In 1981 he joined Del Lingco Business Brokers as a Broker/Associate and in 1985 lead a team of investors to purchase the business eventually becoming the sole owner.
Dominick founded and published DBA Magazine, has served as host and Executive Producer of DBA-TV which debuted as HOUSTON'S BUSINESS SOURCE on KHOU-TV Channel 11 and continues today to founder of Business New Networks producing commercials and corporate videos.
For the owners of most small to mid-size businesses, virtually all their current income and 85% to 95% of their net worth is
associated with their businesses. Transitioning out of their business will be, by far, the single largest nancial event of their lives. The outcome of that transition will be profound, decisively impacting their ability to meet their personal goals. For many, those goals will include one or more of the following: (1) living comfortably and securely in retirement; (2) providing a nancial head start for children and/or grandchildren; (3) supporting the causes or institutions they care deeply about and; (4) protecting the legacy they have spent a life-time creating for their employees, customers, suppliers and the community.
Exiting a business is a multi-faceted endeavor. It involves, among other things, business valuation, personal nancial planning, thinking through whether to transition the business via a 3rd party sale or a transfer to an insider, tax and legal considerations, preparing the business' systems and management team for transition, expectation setting with respect to timing, developing a satisfying vision about what life looks like post-transition and implementation of the transition plan. The most effective weapon in ensuring a successful transition is advanced planning. Interestingly, fewer than 1 in 6 business owners have mapped out an actionable plan.
This presentation will provide an overview of the multiple considerations owners face with a business transition, provide a frame work to approach the planning and execution of their transition plan and provide some clarity about how to get started.
Dave Tolson has been serving clients for the past 12 year. Prior to those activities, he spent approximately 10 years involved in strategic transactions including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and capital formation as both an advisor and a principal.
Dave holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, an MBA from Southern Methodist University and is a Retirement Income Certied Professional from the American College of Financial Services.
Ÿ Licensed Texas Real Estate Broker.
Ÿ Registered by the Texas State Securities Board.
Ÿ Board Certified Broker, BCB.
Ÿ Business Certified Appraiser, BCA
Ÿ Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser, CMEA.
Ÿ Senior Business Analyst, ISBA.
Ÿ 36 year Veteran Business Broker.
Certications:
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NOVEMBER MEETING SPEAKER
Victor was born and raised in El Paso, TX. He began his automotive career in the mid 70's working for his father, and at an automotive machine shop. He has worked in the Dallas and
Fort Worth, TX area since 1987 as a technician, shop foreman/manager and as the owner of Vic's Mobile Diagnostic's and Repair Business. He has also worked for several independent repair shops, a couple of chain stores, Snap-on Tools, and a Ford Dealership.
Victor spends a large amount of time staying involved with auto repair shops, diagnosing vehicles and learning new techniques. He stays involved with industry associations such as i-ATN and Indentifix.
Victor is an A.S.E. Certified Master and L1, L2, and L3 Technician. He began his training career in 2000 as an independent instructor for Snap-on Tool Dealers in the Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico areas. His total experience in the Automotive Industry is 40+ Years.
Victor has been married to my wife Allison for 27 years and have 2 children, daughter Amy and son Victor. He is also blessed with 5 granddaughters.
Victor HernandezPTS InstructorFt. Worth TX
e are still accepting nominations for the board so it is not too late to help your local ASA WHouston Chapter. Although we are always soliciting individuals to help with board responsibilities, we are specifically looking to fill three executive positions before next
month's monthly meeting.
Ÿ President Elect – Spend a year learning how the board functions to promote the ASA organization and prepare for monthly meetings, then become next year's president.
Ÿ Online Social Director – keeps our FaceBook and website content current
We have a full time administrative assistant that takes care of the monthly duties so the time commitment required is minimal. We usually meet twice a month for a board meeting which is the first Tuesday of the month and our monthly ASA meeting on the second Tuesday of the month. Probably less than 6 hours per month.
Please seriously consider, your chapter depends upon volunteers to function. You can make a difference! Don't want to be president? No problem, we are always looking to fill general board positions.
LOOKING FOR BOARD MEMBERS
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1-800 Radiator & ACBarry [email protected]
A+ Transmissions Corp, Office (*)Dennis [email protected]
AAA-TexasDan [email protected]
Admiral Linen UniformChris [email protected]
Advance Auto PartsDavid [email protected]
A-Line Auto Parts/Arnold OilBobby Fulmer, Sterling [email protected]@arnoldoil.com
Allegiance BankBrenda [email protected]
Auto PlusTyler [email protected]
Automotive Training Institute (*)Jim [email protected]
Baca Insurance AgencyKelly [email protected]
BAP-GEON Import Car PartsTim [email protected]
BG ProductsLubrication SpecialistDan [email protected]
Chastang FordJohn [email protected]
Dependable Payment ProcessingMallika [email protected]
Driven Auto Service InsuranceDebbie [email protected]
Federal Mogul (*)Jeff [email protected]
Great American Business ProductsJulie [email protected]
HCC - Automotive TechnologyDavid [email protected]
Hubert Glass Oil Co.Anthony [email protected]
Hunter Engineering Co.Eric Samples210-621-7003|[email protected]
J.A.M. DistributingMyrl [email protected]
Jasper Engines & Transmissions (*)Ed [email protected]
KukuiTodd [email protected]
Lone Star Loss ControlEarl [email protected]
M&D (Magneto & Diesel)Engine Parts-Fuel Injection-TurbochargersJim [email protected]
Matrix LubricantsGina [email protected]
Meadowbrook Insurance (*)Dan [email protected]
Mitchell 1(*)Monnie [email protected]
MotorAge Training/Advanstar Communications (*)James Hwang(310) [email protected]
MTF EquipmentJim [email protected]
NAPA Auto PartsAnil [email protected]
National TransmissionRudy [email protected]
Omega Transactions CorporationKevin Burke, Bruce [email protected]
O'Reilly Auto PartsTrey [email protected]
Performance Radiator (*)Jordan [email protected]
R.O. WriterTere [email protected]
San Jacinto CollegeMark [email protected]
Texas Premier SafeguardMike [email protected]
Timberline ProductsMark [email protected]
TransAct Merchant Solutions, Inc.Joe [email protected]
Tri-Coastal Industrial Wash SystemsRick [email protected]
Wahlberg-McCreary, Inc.Al Lindell, Randy [email protected]
XL PartsBrian [email protected]
Zurich Insurance (*)Woody [email protected]
(*) National Members
Contact your local ASA Houston Associate members for products and services. Ask about ASA Member only discounts available from these Associate Members.
Houston ASA Associate Members
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OCTOBER 2017
October 12 - XL Parts - Light Duty Diesel DPF and DEF Solutions
NOVEMBER 2017
November 1 - XL Parts - SPANISH - Diagnosing the Top Variable Value Timing Problems
November 7 - O'Reilly - SPANISH - GM Drivability Solutions
November 9 - O'Reilly - 10 Modes to Fix Codes
November 16 - XL Parts - Service Programing For the Aftermarket
DECEMBER 2017
December 4 - O'Reilly - SPANISH - Diagnosing Vehicle Electronics Problems
December 12 - O'Reilly - Diagnosing Advanced Starting and Charging Systems
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CarQuestFor more information visit ctionline.com
O'ReillyContact your O'Reilly Representative
for more information.(firstcallonline.com)
XL PartsContact your XL Representative for
more information (xlparts.com)
ASA TRAINING2017
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NEW HIRETawanda PowersHouston, Texas (North)(832)[email protected]
Objective
Hard-working, motivated student in search of an entry-level position in the automotive industry enhanced to improve and expand my knowledge.
Qualications
Ÿ Understanding of automotive construction
Ÿ Knowledge of car parts
Ÿ Detail oriented
Ÿ Ability to learn quickly
Ÿ Excellent customer service skills
Education
AAS
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE AUTOMOTIVE DEPARTMENT
Ÿ Major: Associate of Science, Automotive Technician
Ÿ Minor: AAS Certicate
Certication
Ÿ Introduction Automotive Technology
Ÿ Automotive Services
Ÿ Automotive Brakes Systems
Ÿ Suspension & Steering
Ÿ Automotive Electrical Systems
Ÿ Heating and Air Conditioning
Ÿ Engine PerformanceAnalysis I
Ÿ Automotive Electrical & Lighting System
THANKS TO BRENDA EDWARDS
any thanks go to Brenda Edwards and Allegiance Bank
Mfor being one of the sponsors of the October ASA meeting. Brenda was most helpful in arranging for other
sponsors and speakers, Dominick Caravella and Dave Tolson.
Allegiance Bank is a $2.72 billion asset Houston, Texas-based bank providing a diversied range of commercial banking services primarily to Houston metropolitan area-based small to medium-sized businesses and individual customers. Allegiance Bank's unique super-community banking strategy was designed to foster strong customer relationships while beneting from a platform and scale that is competitive with larger local and regional banks. Allegiance Bank operates 16 full-service banking locations and one loan production ofce in the Houston metropolitan area. Visit www.allegiancebank.com for more information.
Member FDIC
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Thanks to ASA for the opportunity to prepare the Shop Talk
newsletter.
In addition to serving as the ASA Shop Talk newsletter editor, I
provide graphic design of newsletters, brochures and other
marketing material to a number of clients. I can help with PowerPoint and video presentations for training
or general publicity.
I also offer a line of advertising products for the auto industry such
as decals, magnets, bumper stickers, license plate frames, key
tags, banners, signs and more.
I would love the opportunity to discuss how I might be of service to
you and your shop.
Dan Tidwell, Tentmaker Graphic Design
THANKS TO ASA
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