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Certified Collision Group and BASF Announce Alliance

August 8, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, BASF, Certified Collision Group

Bob Cornelius Joins Certified Collision Group as Director of Business Development, Eastern Region

July 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Collision Group, People

Michael Quinn Joins Certified Collision Group as Director of Business Development, Western Region

July 12, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Collision Group, People

Certified Collision Group Appoints Ernie Laky Vice President of Procurement

June 28, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Collision Group, People

Certified Collision Group Adds New Mexico MSO to its Network

June 14, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Collision Group, Network Affiliations, New Mexico

Interview: Bruce Bares, CEO, Certified Collision Group

April 15, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

CollisionWeek Exclusive Interview with Bruce Bares

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 […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Certified Collision Group, Interview

Industry Organizations to Gather at NACE | CARS 2016

February 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASCCA, Automotive Management Institute, Automotive Service Association, CAA, Certified Collision Group, Collision In, Collision Industry Conference, Collision Repair Education Foundation, I-CAR, NACE, National Auto Body Council, OEM Collision Repair Roundtable, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Certified Collision Group Appoints Bruce Bares President and Chief Executive Officer

January 12, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bruce R. Bares has been named President and CEO of the Certified Collision Group.

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Collision Group

Certified Collision Group Announces Addition of Arizona and California MSOs

January 11, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Collision Group, OEM Certification

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