Automotive Service Association names the executive director of its Michigan affiliate to lead national organization. The Automotive Services Association (ASA) announced that Ray Fisher, executive director of ASA’s Michigan affiliate, has been selected to head the Automotive Service Association as its executive director/president, beginning Jan. 2, 2019. Fisher, AMAM, replaces Dan Risley, who left to […]
ASA and Auto Alliance Partner to Promote OEM Collision Repair Procedure Legislation
Associations believe new laws necessary to protect consumers and assure collision repair facilities are fairly compensated. Seeks to keep effort separate from aftermarket parts legislation. In a press briefing yesterday, the Automotive Service Association and Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers outlined their plans to promote laws that would require OEM procedures be used in collision repairs […]
ASA Announces MSO Symposium and Technology Telematics Forum Moving to July in Indianapolis
The Automotive Service Association announced the 8th Annual MSO Symposium and Technology Telematics Forum (TTF) will coincide with the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) in Indianapolis, Ind., July 24-25, 2019. The two events were originally scheduled to take place during NACE Automechanika in 2019. Due to pending changes surrounding the tradeshow, ASA’s Board of Directors elected […]
Former ASA President Sues Former ASA Board Member for Defamation
Ed Cushman, former ASA Chairman Elect, alleged to have slandered former ASA President Dan Risley at May Board Meeting. Dan Risley, former president and executive director of the Automotive Service Association (ASA), has filed suit in a Florida court alleging that the association’s former chairman elect knowingly made false, slanderous comments about him during an […]
Automotive Service Association Hosts I-CAR Webinar Today at 12:30 PM EDT
The Automotive Service Association is hosting a webinar for collision repair facility operators today at 12:30 p.m. (EDT) with I-CAR. Nick Notte, vice president of sales and marketing for I-CAR, will address the enhancements to I-CAR’s Professional Development Program (PDP) that will be implemented in early 2019. Registration for the webinar is available online. In […]
ASA Partners with Podium to Enable Shops to Text Customers
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that it has joined forces with Podium as its latest Sponsored Benefit Provider. ASA Sponsored Benefit Provider companies provide specially-priced member services and products to ASA members to help offset their everyday business costs. Currently serving 150,000+ users across nearly 20,000 businesses, Podium uses cloud-based software to help businesses […]
ASA Seeks Applications for New Executive Director
Deadline to submit applications is Oct. 1. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is seeking a new executive director to replace Dan Risley, who the association announced in June was departing. ASA is inviting interested and qualified candidates to submit their applications to lead the 67-year-old association. A complete job announcement of the position is available […]
Interview: Dan Risley, Automotive Service Association
Risley, president and executive director of ASA, discusses the announcement that he is leaving the association after five years at the helm. The Automotive Service Association announced today that Dan Risley, president and executive director of the association since 2013, was leaving to accept a position with CCC Information Services. In our video interview with […]
ASA President Risley Resigns to Pursue Opportunity with CCC
Interim COO appointed. Search will begin for new executive director. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that ASA President and Executive Director Dan Risley will be resigning effective July 13. Risley has accepted a position with CCC Information Services Inc. in his home state of Illinois. For the past five years, Risley was working remote […]
AutoInc. Top 10 Websites Contest Now Open
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and its official publication, AutoInc., are inviting all current ASA members to enter the magazine’s annual Top 10 Websites Contest. Member-shops can show off their sites to peers, letting them see how online marketing prowess can attract more consumers and boost profitability. The entry form and contest guidelines are available […]