The SCCA Foundation has announced that Frank Schwartz, a Detroit Region member, has been hired as the SCCA Foundation's Director of Donor Relations and Fundraising. Johnny Zuccarelli, SCCA Foundation’s Chairman, said Schwartz would be implementing a new donor management system and assisting the Foundation Board of Directors with several upcoming fundraising initiatives.

"Making sure that we are acknowledging our donors and following up with them in an effective manner is critical to the Foundation's ongoing success," Zuccarelli said. "We are thrilled to have Frank on board for this important role.”

Schwartz is a trend researcher, business strategist and the founding partner of the Advanced Automotive Consulting Services (AACS) and more. Before his 35-plus-year career in the automotive industry, he also worked as an architect in the nuclear industry.

A native of Germany, Schwartz currently resides outside of Detroit in the countryside where he spends his evenings tending to his classic car stable and his weekends road racing with the SCCA, where he currently campaigns a Mini Cooper in B-Spec and H Production. His garage is as varied as a 1970 Opel GT, 1972 Dodge Coronet Wagon, a 1980 Scirocco, and numerous Minis and Miatas.

The SCCA Foundation supports hands-on education and safety programs, recognizes excellence in automotive engineering education and promotes the SCCA’s heritage and club history. The goal of the SCCA Foundation is to give back to communities across the country.

For more information on the SCCA and the SCCA Foundation, visit scca.com.