Aap John Etheridge

John Etheridge, AAP, ACP has over 18 years of experience in product management, category management, and cataloging roles. Currently, they serve as the Director of Product Management at Premium Guard Inc. (PGI), where they lead the Product Team and ensures leading coverage in a full line of automotive filters and hydraulic steering products. John also directs the Catalog and Content Team to deliver high-quality data and an award-winning online catalog experience. Prior to PGI, John worked at MotoRad of America for 16 years, holding various roles such as Director of Products and Category Management, Director of Products and Cataloging, Director of Cataloging and Product Information, and Marketing Technical Support. At MotoRad, they managed a multiple tier product line and implemented category management strategies and initiatives with key customers. John's early career includes a role as a .Net Programmer at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where they developed a GUI for a relational database and maintained the departmental website.

John Etheridge, AAP, ACP pursued their education in a chronological order. From 1999 to 2001, they attended Wabash Valley College. However, no specific degree or field of study information is provided for this period. Subsequently, from 2001 to 2003, John studied Business Economics and Finance at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, earning a Bachelor of Science degree. Additionally, they obtained two certifications, namely Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) and Automotive Content Professional (ACP), from Northwood University. However, the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.