The Certified Collision Group (CCG), the OE certifications and KPI-focused solutions provider to the automotive collision repair and insurance communities, announced it has added an additional 18 new affiliate locations along with securing 93 additional DRP agreements during the third quarter, expanding its countrywide network towards their goal of 100+ locations by year end 2016. […]
Certified Collision Group and BASF Announce Alliance
The Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced the formation of an alliance with BASF Automotive Refinish to support collision repair businesses across the nation that are both performance-driven and OEM Certified. CCG and BASF have agreed to work together closely to identify independent repairers that meet CCG’s qualifying criteria. Those identified top performers that become CCG […]
Bob Cornelius Joins Certified Collision Group as Director of Business Development, Eastern Region
Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced the appointment of Bob Cornelius as Director of Business Development, Eastern Region. Cornelius has more than four decades of experience within the insurance claims community in designing, implementing, managing and refining direct repair program (DRP) networks to drive customer satisfaction, cycle time, and loss adjustment expense (LAE) results. His extensive […]
Michael Quinn Joins Certified Collision Group as Director of Business Development, Western Region
The Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced the appointment of Michael Quinn as Director of Business Development, Western Region. An industry veteran of over thirty years, Quinn was co-founder and CEO of 911 Collision Centers, where he built seven successful repair facilities in Arizona and Nevada. Quinn has served the industry in many capacities including as […]
Certified Collision Group Appoints Ernie Laky Vice President of Procurement
The Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced the appointment of Ernie Laky to the position of Vice President of Procurement. Laky provides more than 30 years of experience in creating, negotiating and growing strategic partnership relationships within the automotive repair industry, and will focus on the development of key vendor programs to the direct benefit of […]
Certified Collision Group Adds New Mexico MSO to its Network
The Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced the addition of Car Crafters Collision Centers in Albuquerque, N.M. to its network. Owned and managed by CEO Jim Guthrie, Car Crafters provides collision repair, mechanical and auto glass services from their five locations in Montano and Carmony in the North Valley. “CCG provides Car Crafters a unique and […]
Interview: Bruce Bares, CEO, Certified Collision Group
Bares details how the collision repair industry’s newest network, of OEM-certified collision centers, wants to help progressive repairers, who’ve invested in modern technology work, with the insurance industry and get a return on their investment. It’s not exactly news that interest in vehicle manufacturer certification programs is growing among independent repair facility operators. As collision […]
Industry Organizations to Gather at NACE | CARS 2016
NACE | CARS 2016 announced it is once again receiving strong industry support from key organizations and associations. This year’s event, taking place in Anaheim, Calif. on August 9-13, will host multiple industry meetings throughout the week. Organizations currently scheduled to hold meetings, events, or are otherwise participating during NACE | CARS 2016 include: AMI […]
Certified Collision Group Appoints Bruce Bares President and Chief Executive Officer
The Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced the appointment of Bruce R. Bares to the position of President and CEO. Bares was also elected to CCG’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. “Bruce’s extensive leadership experience in both Insurance claims management and Collision repair uniquely positions him to lead CCG and manage the 1stCERTIFIED initiative,” states CCG […]
Certified Collision Group Announces Addition of Arizona and California MSOs
The Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced that two multiple collision repair shop operators (MSOs) have joined the group’s 1stCERTIFIED initiative. CCG now operates in five states with more than 34 locations. The new additions include Brighton Collision Centers in Arizona, and Alioto’s Garage in Northern California. Brighton Collision Centers, began operating in 2005 with its […]