The Engine Builders Association (AERA) has announced the resignation of president Paul Hauglie effective March 31, 2014.
The association said that it thanked Hauglie for his service to AERA and wished him luck with his future endeavors.
AERA reported that Jim Rickoff will serve as interim president, and will handle all duties of the president’s position until further notice.
“Jim has a long-standing commitment to our association dating back to the early ’90s with his service on the AERA board of directors, as an AERA employee and most recently, as marketing consultant and editor of Engine Professional magazine. Jim has taken over day-to-day operations at AERA headquarters and the announcement of a permanent replacement will be made in the very near future,” AERA said in its statement April 2.