CIECA announced its 2021 award recipients during the Red Carpet Awards Breakfast at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Nov. 3.
Electronic Commerce Company of the Year
Car-Part.com, Accepted by Jeff Schroder, Founding CEO
Car-Part.com received this award for its extensive committee involvement and promoting CIECA Standards throughout the industry. Thank you to Jeff Schroder as well as Car-Part.com employees Steve Betley, Mike Hastings, Jeff Dietrich, Vic Halpin, Kelly Lawlor and Joanna Cohen for their committee involvement and dedication.
Outstanding Contribution
Tom McGarry, for 25 years of service representing Axalta Coating Systems
As an active CIECA board member, Tom has helped advance CIECA’s mission and vision while sharing the importance of standards to the industry. He has contributed in many ways. Tom recently retired from Axalta. He will truly be missed and is wished all the best in his future endeavors both personally and professionally.
Chairperson's Award
Kim DeVallance Caron, Enterprise
Kim received this award for her outstanding leadership on CIECA's executive committee. She was instrumental in helping during CIECA's staffing transition when Paul Barry, executive director, and Paulette Reed, technical project manager, joined the organization.
Chairperson's Award:
Dan Webster, Mitchell International
Dan was recognized for his outstanding leadership on the Architecture Committee, which is currently working on transitioning to CIECA’s API Standards (CAPIS). Dan has chaired the Architecture Committee since 2011.
