We're thrilled to introduce another of our Leadership Committee superstars, Joe Thomas, ACP, MAAP!!! AND since it's Friday we're releasing this one early because we all know work stops at 12 on Fridays --- wait 👀 did we just say that!?!?!?!? 😂 🌟 Position: ACPN Leadership Committee Member 🛠 Skills: Networking, Sarcasm, Inappropriate Comments, VCdb Query Master 📅 Seasons with ACPN: 3 Anyone who has met Joe knows he can not be summed up into a paragraph so you are getting some eclectic facts about him (from him): 🔸 My life has been split living in the Toledo, OH area (mostly in Michigan) and the Atlanta Metro area 🔸 I love sci-fi adventure, all of it! Star Trek, Star Wars, Firefly, Battlestar Galactic, and if you have a favorite I would love to hear!! 🔸 I love the heat and hate the cold 🔸 I imported a JDM commercial truck from Japan a couple years ago and it's a blast to drive. 🔸 I go to Disney World 🏰 ✨ entirely too much, but I love it! 🍻 🌎 🔸 I once had a 🐿️ as a pet. 🔸 I "fell" into catalog 9 years ago with an unsolicited message on LinkedIn from Jeffery Chalfin and this is a story I love to tell! 1️⃣ Why I joined the aftermarket? -- I needed a day job when I was 18 to supplement my evening job as a pizza 🍕 delivery driver. I saw a now hiring sign at a small shop while I was out delivering pizza and swung in the next day to apply. Started off busting tires and changing oil. Probably one of the best decisions I every made in my life. 2️⃣ Why I stay in the aftermarket? -- I found my passion and my people in this industry. The Aftermarket just feels like home; yes, our aftermarket family is a little crazy, very diverse opinions, and even a little irritating at times but I can think of no better place I want to spend the rest of my career. The people, the passion, and the tenacity of this industry is what keeps me motivated to not only stay but to contribute to its betterment where I can. 3️⃣ ONE word the committee might use to describe me? -- "Eclectic" - I am uniquely me and always trying to glean the best parts of my experiences. I had a feral childhood in the 80's, experienced the dawn of personal computing in the 90's, and the mobile devise revolution in the 2000's. 4️⃣ Joe we asked Sam Russo, MSIT, ACP 🏎️💨 if this word was appropriate and she had a not appropriate for LinkedIn response -- "Eclectic lolol...I would say that's a fancy word for Joe. We all know Joe brings a TON of VALUE to the industry and that value comes out in unexpected different ways. Having managed Joe for a year, and been Joe's friend for going on 7 years, I would say Joe is not everyone's cup-of-tea. He doesn't play the politics of corporate norms, so don't try to put him in a box. He's more passionate about this industry than anyone I know, and he will do it with a smile on his face and Loki ears on his head!" #ACPNLeadership #TeamSpotlight #DisneyAdult
We should all note that Joe Thomas, ACP, MAAP is an Impact Award Winner as well!!! 👏 🏆
The notorious and infamous Joe Thomas, ACP, MAAP who has been stirring the pot since I met him at Spring Leadership Days in 2018! Thanks for always being an ally to my career! As well as both a cheerleader in public and behind the scenes!
Lol I love the skils indicated for Joe! He is so much more than that though! This is very exciting. Looking forward to what 2025 has to offer!
Joe has always been super welcoming to the new crowd, he’s always connected me to new and great people in the industry!
Joe is basically your magical Disney vacation planner on the side… he knows all the best spots! Thank you Joe for being the best all around data dude we know!
I loved reading this Joe. We worked together for so long and I DIDNT KNOW SO MUCH OF THIS ❤️ great read, great guy.
Superstar! Congrats on the recognition, well deserved.
Very cool Joe! You are the man. And to think this all started with you changing tires. Well deserved.
So many reasons to love Joe Thomas, ACP, MAAP!
Passionate About Living Life with Purpose, Integrity and Intention
4moEveryone needs a Joe Thomas, ACP, MAAP in their life! Congrats on the spotlight! Well deserved! Keep on hustling!