Denise Hepler, the former national account manager, replacement relationships for Hertz, and member of the National Auto Body Council (NABC) board of directors, passed away March 21. Hepler, 53, who resided in St. Peters, Mo., managed multiple shop operator accounts for Hertz for several years and represented the company at industry events.
Hepler was elected to the NABC board of directors in 2015 and served on the board until 2017. She was active on the Recycled Rides, fundraising and awards committees within NABC.
Hepler also voluntered with the Collision Repair Education Foundation and was a member of its scholarship committee responsible for reading student scholarship applications and scoring them.
A visitation will be held at the Baue Funeral & Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay, in St. Charles, Mo. on Monday March 26, from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 27 at 10 a.m.