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Kirk Dawson Named VP, General Manager of Vehicle Service Group in the Americas

September 21, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dawson takes reins of brands including Rotary, Chief, Forward and Ravaglioli as Matt Webster retires.

The Vehicle Service Group (VSG) has named Kirk Dawson vice president and general manager – The Americas effective Dec. 1. VSG is the parent company of 13 brands in the vehicle lift, wheel service and collision repair markets including Rotary, Chief, Forward, Ravaglioli and Direct-Lift. Dawson takes over from Matt Webster, who is retiring after 35 years with the company.

Kirk Dawson had been named vice president and general manager – The Americas at the Vehicle Service Group (VSG) effective Dec. 1.

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