Marc Blackman Elected to AACF Board of Trustees

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF), a non-profit supporting the aftermarket industry, has announced the election of Marc Blackman, CEO of Gold Eagle Company, to its board of trustees.

“We’re thrilled to have Marc join AACF’s Board of Trustees,” said Joel Ayres, executive director of AACF. “His commitment to the industry and to volunteerism should be applauded and we’re confident he’ll be a strong addition to our volunteer board.”

Blackman recently served as the chairman of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and received MEMA’s Aftermarket Suppliers Member Advocacy Award for 2023. He serves on the University of the Aftermarket Foundation board as a lifetime trustee and is also the founder of the Global Automotive Network of YPO, a global leadership organization for chief executives.

Gold Eagle Company is the manufacturer of 303 Protectant, Sta-Bil Fuel Stabilizer, HEET and other automotive, marine and RV protection products.

“Marc was a longtime board member of MEMA (and) I can say with confidence that all of us are lucky to have Marc join us on the AACF Board,” said Paul McCarthy, CEO of MEMA and AACF board member.