The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced the election of two new directors, along with other changes to its Board at the 74th Annual General Meeting held in Montreal, Québec on May 11, 2016. The new members are Susan Hitchon from Schrader Performance Sensors and Simon Weller from NAPA Canada. Hitchon is the Canadian […]
CIECA Announces 2016 Board Officers and New Board Member
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced its Board of Trustees has elected the following officers for 2016: Chair – Gene Muller, Nationwide Insurance Vice Chair – Phil Martinez, Mitchell International Treasurer – Clint Marlow, Allstate Insurance Secretary – Steve Betley, Insurance Auto Auctions Each of these officers will serve on the Executive Committee, […]
ETI Announces 2016-2017 Board of Directors
The Equipment and Tool Institute, the trade association of automotive tool and equipment manufacturers and technical information providers, announced its new Officers and Board Members for 2016-2017 Officers (one year term) President – Bob Holland (Chief Automotive Technologies) Vice President, Programs – Brian Herron (Drew Technologies) Vice President, Marketing – Jim Fish (Bosch Automotive Service […]
AASP-MN Announces Board of Directors
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced its 2016-2017 Board of Directors. Carl Thomas, Lancer Service Auto Care, St. Paul , Bruce Tschida, Lake Marion Collision, Lakeville, and Dave Bock, Auto Value Parts Stores/APH, St. Cloud, have joined the Board of Directors. Other members of the Board include: Greg Kasel, Downtown Tire […]
Women’s Industry Network Elects Board
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced that four new members have been selected to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors. Joining the board are: Jenny Anderson, Enterprise Holdings, Inc. Denise Kingstrom, BASF Corporation April Lausch, Faulkner Collision Center of Lancaster Debbie Menz, Axalta Coatings Systems The WIN Board consists of various industry segments, including […]
I-CAR Announced 2016 Board of Directors
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced its 2016 International Board of Directors and Executive Committee following its strategic planning session and annual membership meeting in Orlando, Flaa held last week. The Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from each of the following six industry segments – collision repair; insurance; OEM vehicle […]
I-CAR Australia Announces Three Board Appointments
Mark Czvitkovits, I-CAR Australia CEO, announced the appointment of three new Board members to fill vacancies and to add further strength and direction to the organization. “Conducted in accordance with the By Laws, the team at I-CAR was excited to receive nominations from 15 quality individuals, representing all the segments that form part of this […]
Liberty Mutual Insurance’s Ivania Konieczka Elected to CAPA’s Board of Directors
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced the election of Ivania Palacios Konieczka, Vice President of Personal Insurance Claims at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Konieczka joined Liberty Mutual Insurance in 2011 and is currently Vice President of Personal Insurance Claims for the Auto Physical Damage Product and Analytics group. She and her team are responsible for […]
Professional Parts Group’s Northup Joins CAPA Board of Directors
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced the election of Chris Northup, CEO of the Professional Parts Group, to its Board of Directors. Northup is one of the most well-known aftermarket parts executives in the country and has been involved in automotive aftermarket since 1983. He began his career with Keystone Automotive in Pomona, Calif. […]
Women’s Industry Network Calls for Board of Directors Applicants
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) is now accepting applications for seats on the organization’s Board of Directors. The WIN Board consists of members who represent various industry segments including but not limited to: collision repair facilities, jobbers, suppliers, consultants, paint manufacturers, recyclers, and insurance companies. Applicants are welcome from all segments and the only requirement […]