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Mark Claypool Named Executive Director of the Automotive Management Institute

January 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mark Claypool, AMAM, has been named the new Executive Director of the Automotive Management Institute (AMi). Claypool, recently retired as the President of web marketing agency Optima Automotive and was also formerly the VP of Operations at VeriFacts, as well as the Executive Director of the National Auto Body Council and the Collision Repair Education […]

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AMi Provides Online Training Support to Industry

April 22, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) announced plans to expand its partnerships with companies and industry training providers to convert instructor-led training to online courses and provide industry-based accreditation. As the industry continues to adapt to the industry challenges, many organizations are facing tough decisions, from cutting training budgets to laying off staff. AMi, along with […]

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AMi Launches Professional Designation for Shop Foreman Role

October 8, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) announced the development and launch of a new professional designation for the mechanical and collision repair sectors focused on the technician in a leadership role: AMi Accredited Shop Foreman. The new designation is designed to provide training focused on the unique requirements of the foreman/mentor role. The accreditation represents ten […]

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Chuck Searles Named President of Automotive Management Institute

September 2, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

New leader of management training body has nearly three decades of industry experience, including 19 years with Nissan. The Board of Trustees at the Automotive Management Institute (AMi), the provider of management education for automotive service and collision repair professionals, announced that Chuck Searles has been selected as the organization’s new president, effective immediately. Searles […]

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Interviews for AMi President Begin This Week

August 3, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Applications are continuing to be accepted for the president of the Automotive Management Institute. The organization asks that resumes be sent to damberson@lamettrys.com. The position became open when Jeff Peevy, AMAM, resigned his position as AMi president — effective July 31 — to return to I-CAR as VP of Technical Products, Programs, and Services. Peevy took […]

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Automotive Management Institute Announces Search for New President

July 21, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) announced that it is seeking a new president following the departure, effective July 31st, of current president Jeff Peevy who will be joining I-CAR as VP of Technical Products, Programs, and Services. Peevy took the helm of AMi in 2015 and established and led the organization’s “next-generation project” which included […]

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Jeff Peevy Named VP Technical Products, Programs and Services at I-CAR

July 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the addition of Jeff Peevy, AMAM, to its executive leadership team as Vice President – Technical Products, Programs & Services. In this new role, which becomes effective at the end of July, Peevy will spearhead the strategic development and growth of all I-CAR curriculum and technical […]

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AMi Expands FCA Certified Collision Network Online Training

June 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) announced today it will be expanding the FCA Certified Collision Network’s online training to include technical topics and requirements. The new online course, FCA Driver Assistance Systems will be combined with wiTech 2.0 Fundamentals, wiTech 2.0 Flashing an ECU, and How to Use Tech Authority to create the new technician […]

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AMI Announces 2019-2020 Board of Trustee Changes

October 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) announced the addition of three new members to the AMi Board of Trustees: Michael Brewster, AAM, Gil’s Garage, Inc., Burnt Hills, N.Y, Jim Silverman, Automotive Training Institute, Linthicum, Md. and Mary Steele, ASA Florida, Punta Gorda, Fla. The Board provides leadership for carrying out the Institute’s mission to identify, provide […]

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AMi Announces Two New FCA Collision Repair Certification Marketing Courses Available

May 14, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) announces the release of two new FCA online marketing courses. The release includes, “How to Create a Compelling Message when Marketing your FCA Certification” and “Marketing your FCA Certification.” These courses are designed to assist FCA Certified Collision Repair Shops maximize their FCA certification investment by understanding the most effective […]

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