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Schmatz announces her exit from Auto Care Association

CEO leaving to spend more time with family, but will continue to work for group in limited role; search underway for successor Schmatz Kathleen Schmatz will step down as president and CEO of the $16 million-revenue Auto Care Association at the end of the year. Schmatz has led the Bethesda, Md.-based association as CEO since 2004. During her time there, she guided the group through a major rebranding and coordinated efforts in several states to pass laws requiring automakers to share information about their vehicles with the independent repair shops that make up a big chunk of the association's membership. In an email to members, Schmatz said she is leaving to spend… Read More