Automotive Industry Action Group

Southfield, MI ยท Founded 1982

Leading automotive industry association fostering collaboration to reduce supply chain costs and complexity

Primary audience
Automotive Industry
Work area
Standards Development
Topic
Supply Chain Management
Contact
P Matthew Pohlman
Website Contact

About Organization

The Automotive Industry Action Group provides a neutral forum where automotive value chain participants collaborate on industry-wide solutions. Based in Southfield, MI, the organization has operated since 1982 and currently employs 58 staff members supported by 655 volunteers. With annual revenue of $16.7 million, AIAG serves the global automotive supply chain through standards development, training, and industry collaboration.

What They Focus On

Quality Standards

Developing and maintaining quality management systems and standards that ensure consistency across the automotive supply chain.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Creating collaborative solutions to reduce costs, complexity, and inefficiencies throughout the global automotive value chain.

Industry Collaboration

Providing neutral forums where automotive companies work together on common challenges without competitive concerns.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$16.7M

+55.5% vs 2022

Expenses (2024)

$14.8M

+24.8% vs 2022

Assets (2024)

$19.6M

+18.2% vs 2022

Employees (2024)

58

+7.4% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $16,654,942 $14,841,660 $19,638,297 58
2022 $10,712,066 $11,895,340 $16,614,561 54
2021 $10,849,803 $11,248,522 $14,204,782 53
2020 $8,707,202 $9,323,988 $13,602,987 51
2019 $12,308,195 $12,264,232 $14,827,810 57
2018 $12,297,989 $13,296,553 $14,851,722 56

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Identify Common Challenges

    Members collaborate to identify shared issues affecting the automotive supply chain ecosystem.

  • 02

    Develop Industry Solutions

    Cross-company teams work in neutral forums to create standards and best practices.

  • 03

    Implement Standards

    Solutions are deployed across member organizations to drive consistency and efficiency.

  • 04

    Continuous Improvement

    Standards and practices are regularly updated based on member feedback and industry evolution.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Automotive Industry Action Group

Quality Standards Development

Creates and maintains quality management standards and best practices for the automotive supply chain industry.

Supply Chain Solutions

Develops collaborative tools and processes to reduce cost and complexity across the automotive value chain.

Industry Training & Education

Provides training programs on automotive standards, quality systems, and supply chain management practices.

Member Collaboration Forums

Facilitates neutral, non-competitive forums where automotive industry participants address common challenges together.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Automotive Industry Action Group.

PM

P Matthew Pohlman

CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $385,957
KP

Kevin Piotrowski

Chief Transformation Offic
Full-time
Compensation: $240,221
LG

Lorraine Goodrich

CFO
Full-time
Compensation: $230,819
HW

Harold Wilhelm

Director, Quality Products
Full-time
Compensation: $225,224
CL

Chris Lewis

Vice President, Outreach A
Full-time
Compensation: $183,685
NM

Nancy Malo

Director, Member Services
Full-time
Compensation: $176,627
RO

Rosario Ortisi

Vice President Information
Full-time
Compensation: $175,988
TB

Tanya Bolden

Director, Supply Chain Pro
Full-time
Compensation: $173,727
GC

Greg Creason

Director, Marketing
Full-time
Compensation: $160,294
VP

Vitaly Popov

Sr. Network Administrator
Full-time
Compensation: $132,357
AG

Alex Gaponov - Ford

Director
AP

Arun Prasanna - Tenneco

Director
BB

Brooke Bowers - Adient

Director
DS

Daryl Simon - Paccar

Director
EB

Emmanuel Boudon - Nissan

Director
JV

Jennifer Vaughan - Bosch

Director
JC

Joe Chranowski - Lear

Director
JS

Joel Scott - Dana

Director
JR

Joshua Reffner - Honda

Director
KS

Kim Stewart - Freudenberg

Director
KP

Kyle Price - Caterpillar

Director
LB

Lina Bucci - Magna

Director
MV

Manju Venjataramana - Continental

Director
MS

Matt Stich - Toyota

Director
MC

Mina Cox - Specialty Products

Director
NF

Nichole Felton - Zf

Director
SK

Simon Kissonergis - Star Plus Energ

Director
SB

Sitaraman Balasubramanian - Aptiv

Director
SW

Suzanne Weber - Eaton

Director
WL

William Lechten - Micron Technology

Director

Milestones

1982

AIAG Founded

1982

Organization established to address automotive industry supply chain challenges through collaboration.

1983

IRS Recognition

1983

Received tax-exempt status from the IRS as an industry association.

2020

Pandemic Adaptation

2020

Revenue declined to $8.7 million as the industry navigated COVID-19 disruptions.

2024

Record Growth

2024

Achieved highest revenue of $16.7 million, reflecting expanded member engagement and services.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AG
Alex Gaponov - Ford Director 1.00 hrs/week
AP
Arun Prasanna - Tenneco Director 1.00 hrs/week
BB
Brooke Bowers - Adient Director 1.00 hrs/week
BW
Bruce Williams - Stellantis Chair 2.00 hrs/week
DS
Daryl Simon - Paccar Director 1.00 hrs/week
EB
Emmanuel Boudon - Nissan Director 1.00 hrs/week
JV
Jennifer Vaughan - Bosch Director 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Joe Chranowski - Lear Director 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Joel Scott - Dana Director 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Joshua Reffner - Honda Director 1.00 hrs/week
KS
Kim Stewart - Freudenberg Director 1.00 hrs/week
KP
Kyle Price - Caterpillar Director 1.00 hrs/week
LB
Lina Bucci - Magna Director 1.00 hrs/week
MV
Manju Venjataramana - Continental Director 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Matt Stich - Toyota Director 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Mina Cox - Specialty Products Director 1.00 hrs/week
NF
Nichole Felton - Zf Director 1.00 hrs/week
RT
Robert Townsend - Denso Vice Chair 2.00 hrs/week
SK
Simon Kissonergis - Star Plus Energ Director 1.00 hrs/week
SB
Sitaraman Balasubramanian - Aptiv Director 1.00 hrs/week
SW
Suzanne Weber - Eaton Director 1.00 hrs/week
WL
William Lechten - Micron Technology Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$2.4M

Highest Paid

$413K

P Matthew Pohlman

Compensated Officers

10

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
P Matthew Pohlman CEO $385,957 $26,929 $412,886 40
Kevin Piotrowski Chief Transformation Offic $240,221 $29,796 $270,017 40
Harold Wilhelm Director, Quality Products $225,224 $31,090 $256,314 40
Lorraine Goodrich CFO $230,819 $15,179 $245,998 40
Chris Lewis Vice President, Outreach A $183,685 $31,260 $214,945 40
Nancy Malo Director, Member Services $176,627 $31,687 $208,314 40
Tanya Bolden Director, Supply Chain Pro $173,727 $32,114 $205,841 40
Rosario Ortisi Vice President Information $175,988 $23,718 $199,706 40
Greg Creason Director, Marketing $160,294 $26,703 $186,997 40
Vitaly Popov SR. Network Administrator $132,357 $25,062 $157,419 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Contact

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Phone

(248) 358-3570

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4400 Town Center Southfield, MI 48075