Industry donations will support immediate family of collision repair facility owner whose son and daughter-in-law were victims of last summer’s shooting in El Paso, Texas. The Collision Industry Foundation reached its goal of raising $10,000 for the benefit of Gilberto Anchondo, owner of Colormaster Auto Body Shop, in El Paso, Texas. In September 2019, the […]
Collision Industry Foundation Thanks New Donors
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) welcomed the following organizations and individuals as new CIF donors, supporting the charitable organization’s cause and allowing CIF to continue supporting the industry: Tim Adelmann, Air Pro Diagnostics, Allstate, Axalta Coating, Systems, BASF, Berkshire Hathaway, Boyd/Gerber, Enterprise, Painter’s Supply, St. Gobain, Sherwin Williams, Symach, Transtar. The CIF provides emergency relief […]
Collision Industry Foundation January 16 Gala Features Grant Recipients
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) 10th Annual CIF Gala fundraising event, that will be held in Palm Springs, Calif. on Thursday, January 16, at 6:00 p.m., will feature two former recipients of industry support through CIF. The previous recipients of Foundation support are looking forward to expressing their gratitude to CIF donors in person. Jeff […]
Collision Industry Foundation Calls for Support for Mass Shooting Victims’ Family
In August of this year, two collision repairers, Andre and Jordan Anchondo, lost their lives during the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, leaving behind three young children. In response, the Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) introduced a “Campaign of Caring” in September seeking to inspire the industry to raise money for the Anchondo family, owners […]
Bill Shaw Receives Collision Industry Foundation Distinguished Service Award
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced that the first-ever CIF Distinguished Service Award was presented to long-time Board member, Bill Shaw from PPG, at the SEMA Red Carpet awards breakfast on November 6. The award was created to highlight an individual’s exceptional efforts in support of the CIF mission and vision. Shaw joined the CIF […]
Collision Industry Foundation 10th Annual Gala January 16
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced its 10th Annual Gala event which will be held at a new location in Palm Springs, Calif. on Thursday, January 16, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Registration for the event is available online. Due to growing attendance, rather than limit the number of guests who can attend, the event […]
Collision Industry Foundation Launches Fund to Assist Family of El Paso Shooting Victims
Seeks to raise funds for grandchildren of collision repair shop owner whose son and daugther-in-law was killed in Texas shooting. In the wake of the recent tragic mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, the Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) has committed to assist one of our own in a “Campaign of Caring.” As CollisionWeek reported last […]
I-CAR’s Ann Gonzalez Joins Collision Industry Foundation Board
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced the election of Ann Gonzalez, Vice President, Strategic Development at I-CAR to the CIF Board of Trustees. Gonzalez leads the development of strategies and key initiatives for I-CAR both domestically and abroad and provides guidance through performance-driven initiatives. “We welcome Ann to the board of Trustees and look forward […]
Collision Industry Foundation Reports Success at 9th Annual Gala Fundraiser
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) held its ninth annual Gala Fundraiser in Palm Springs, California alongside the Collision Industry Conference. Continuing the well-known tradition, the Foundation hosted a lively cocktail party at the Lulu California Bistro. The gala guests were able to participate in a raffle and silent auction featuring many desirable items which were […]
PPG’s Bryan Robinson Joins CIF as Trustee
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced the election of Bryan Robinson, North American Manager National Accounts at PPG Industries to its Board of Trustees. Robinson has been in the collision repair industry for several decades. He joins CIF from PPG where he has worked for over 25 years in various positions. PPG is a longtime […]