Addison has been employed with ASA for 12 years and has served as ASA's Mechanical Division manager since December 2004. ASA is the largest not-for-profit trade association of its kind serving independent automotive service professionals. "The automotive service and repair industry offers many challenges as well as rewards. I am proud to offer ASA representation for the AWARE team in Texas and look forward to exciting things ahead," said Addison.

AWARE honors Saturn of North Texas, Park Place Dealerships, ASA, AutoNation, Frank Kent Motor Company, Purpose Driven Cars, Auto Dealer Focus, Dealer Associates Inc., Service Group, Proforma Destination Marketing, and Direct Drive Marketing as AWARE's Event Sponsors to the "Mentorship to Move Your Career Forward" program July 18, 2006.

In continuing this momentum and support of AWARE's growing and exciting automotive industry international trade organization, AWARE also honors our Founding Sponsors SHEdrives, R.L. Polk and Company, John Elway AutoNation Chrysler Jeep West, Chernek Consulting Inc., Engines Express Inc., FLD Inc., Keystone Automotive Industries Inc., Automotive Digest, Manheim, and ForHerCar.Net. In addition, AWARE proudly honors our Silver Sponsors Lexus and Universal Underwriters. Furthermore, AWARE is honored to announce our new Bronze Sponsors Direct Drive Marketing and Chase Auto Finance.

"This is an exciting time for AWARE as we establish greater AWAREness and the retail auto industry is moving forward with us," said Herschman.

Visit www.awareforwomen.org to sign up for this event, meet the AWARE team, and learn more about the organization.