FALCONER, N.Y., (Mar. 2, 2005) — Mike McGowan, director of sales for Truck-Lite Co. was presented with the Technology and Maintenance Council of ATA’s Recognized Associate award for outstanding contributions to the support of TMC meetings and its mission.

TMC Recognized Associate status is conferred annually to a limited number of TMC Associate Members who have given a minimum of five years of active service in support of TMC leadership and/or activities; supported TMC by organizing, chairing, and participating in several sessions, or have served as sergeants of arms, secretary, meeting mechanic and other support functions.

McGowan — who been with Truck-Lite for nine years — has been an active member of TMC since 1991 and currently serves or has served in the past as a task force secretary, sergeant of arms and as a “TMC Buddy, ” assisting newcomers to the organization and encouraging participation. He has served on TMC’s Membership Contact Committee and recently volunteered as a member of the meeting mechanics.