In this episode of Curbside Chat, host Lorraine Sommerfeld is joined by Mauricio Zelaya, partner and national economics leader at EY-Parthenon, and Mubasher Faruki, associate Dean at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). Together, they unpack the forces shaping future careers in Canada’s auto care sector, from evolving technologies and workforce training to the cultural shifts redefining what it means to build a career in auto care today.

Listeners will gain insights into how education and innovation are converging to prepare the next generation of auto professionals, what employers can do to attract and retain top talent, and where new opportunities are emerging in a rapidly changing industry.

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In this episode of Curbside Chat, host Lorraine Sommerfeld sits down with Chris Kinghorn, vice president of digital and sales enablement at UAP Inc., and Paul Prochilo, CEO of Simplicity Car Care. Together, they explore strategies for improving retention in Canada’s auto care sector, from empowering employees through digital transformation to fostering strong workplace cultures. Listeners will gain practical insights on reducing turnover, strengthening engagement, and building long-term career pathways that support both business growth and industry sustainability.

Thank you to our sponsors for their continuous support:

Agility Auto Parts

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Mevotech

WORLDPAC

Join Lorraine Sommerfeld, host of the Curbside Chat vodcast series, giving sector professionals a forum to talk about the issues important to the Canadian auto care industry with the people who make things happen!

In this episode of Curbside Chat, we explore the power of mentorship and its role in driving professional growth within the auto care sector.

Host Lorraine Sommerfeld sits down with Stephanie Cooney-Mann, general manager at UAP Inc., and Trevor Jones, vice president of sales at Mevotech. Together, they discuss how mentorship helps cultivate future leaders, strengthen career paths, and support long-term success across the industry. Listeners will gain practical insights into building meaningful mentor-mentee relationships, fostering talent, and creating a culture of continuous growth in auto care.

Thank you to our sponsors for their continuous support:

Agility Auto Parts

Auto Value Parts Stores

BASF

Bumper to Bumper

Castrol Wakefield Canada Inc.

Delphi

DRiV

First Brands Group

Lordco Auto Parts

MANN+HUMMEL

Mevotech

WORLDPAC

Join Lorraine Sommerfeld, host of the Curbside Chat vodcast series, giving sector professionals a forum to talk about the issues important to the Canadian auto care industry with the people who make things happen!