Sept. 10, 2013—The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) and the Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that Mark Steinke, production manager for Rydell Collision Center in Grand Forks, N.D., is the recipient of this year’s Emil Stanley Merit Award.
Steinke has worked in the collision repair industry for over nine years and is currently completing the requirements to earn the AMI’s Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. When not working in the shop, he contributes his time to various community and industry organizations.
Steinke will receive $1,000 to be used to attend the 2013 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE), Oct. 16-18, in Las Vegas.
“I am honored to be selected as the recipient of this scholarship. I’m looking forward to the training and networking opportunities that this scholarship makes possible. This opportunity will provide me with new knowledge acquired from many of the best instructors in the industry,” said Steinke.
