The African American Automotive Association (AAAA) has formed its inaugural board of directors to lead the organization.

Christopher Harris, founder of the organization and seasoned executive with more than a decade of experience in the motorsports industry, will lead the board.

Joining Harris on the board are Kellie Crawford, Pamela Brown-Matthis, Kyle Mayers, Jeremey Miller, Dystany Spurlock, and Larnelle Haynes.

The AAAA board will be committed to making the automotive industry more diverse and inclusive, according to the organization, and its mission is to build the foundations that foster diversity and change the makeup of decision-makers, allowing new ideas to grow within the automotive world. By transforming the industry's leadership to be truly representative of all people, AAAA aims to drive innovation and create a dynamic future for the automotive sector, the organization said in a statement announcing the inaugural board of directors.

For more information on the board and its first members, visit aaaassoc.com.