The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced John Eck, head of Product, Accident Assistance, General Motors Global Strategy & Innovation Future Digital Products, has joined its Board of Directors. “The Foundation is thrilled to have John join our Board of Directors,” shares CREF Executive Director Brandon Eckenrode. “His vast array of industry experience is certain […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Fall Career Fair Schedule
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced its Fall 2023 High School and College Transportation Student Career Fair schedule, where employers have the opportunity to engage with future collision repair professionals. With events scheduled all across the country, employers won’t want to miss the chance to get to know hundreds, or even thousands, of incoming […]
FinishMaster Announces Fourth Annual Hood Master Challenge and Third Annual PiN Master Challenge
FinishMaster announced that its Hood Master Challenge is back and even bigger and better for 2023. Since it was first held in 2020, the foundational purpose and vision for the challenge has been to showcase the true talent possessed by painters in the industry. From that concept, this challenge has evolved beyond expectations and has […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Over $130,000 in Scholarships and Tool Grants
Nearly 90 collision repair students receive industry support facilitated by CREF. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced the recipients of its 2023 Scholarships and Tool Grants, funded through the generosity of a multitude of small and large industry partners. With the industry’s support, CREF funded over $130,000 in 2023 scholarships and tool grants, benefitting […]
CREF Raises Over $100,000 to Benefit Collision Repair Students and Schools
Funds raised during annual golf fundraiser will support industry education and training nationwide. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced its 21st Annual Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Finishes, raising over $100,000 to support collision repair programs, schools and students around the country. Held on July 19 at the Hillcrest Country Club in Indianapolis, […]
CollisionCareers Website Promotes Future Technicians to Pursue Careers in Collision Repair
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the official launch of CollisionCareers.com, a website dedicated to connecting individuals to rewarding opportunities in collision repair. According to I-CAR, CollisionCareers achieves the first objective of the Talent Attraction marketing strategy by providing a neutral brand and platform under which industry partners can collaborate on strategic […]
Audi and Volkswagen Donate 78 Damaged Vehicles to Collision Repair School Programs
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), Audi of America, and Volkswagen of America announced that they have partnered to donate 78 Audi and Volkswagen vehicles to collision repair school programs throughout the United States. These donations will enhance the education of thousands of collision repair students and support the next generation of the automotive workforce. […]
Operative Talent Named Official Charity of the Triple Crown of Rodding
The Triple Crown of Rodding announced Operative Talent as its Official Charity for its 2023 event being held September 8-9 at the Nashville Superspeedway. Operative Talent is an educational initiative focused on attracting future talent to the thriving automotive industry. Operative Talent brings a wealth of esteemed partners, including KTL Restorations, BASF, KC HiLiTES, Auto […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Celebrates $240,000 I-CAR Donation and Volunteer Committees Support for Collision Repair Schools
Foundation honored 20 local committees’ fundraising efforts to support local school education programs. During I-CAR’s recent Zone Meetings, the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) honored 20 I-CAR Committees for their dedication to the industry’s future in 2022 and their outstanding local fundraising efforts to support collision school programs. CREF Executive Director Brandon Eckenrode attended all […]
Brandon Eckenrode Promoted to Collision Repair Education Foundation Executive Director
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that Brandon Eckenrode was promoted to Executive Director. Eckenrode has served as the Foundation’s managing director since 2021. While Eckenrode’s collision industry career began in 2002 in I-CAR’s marketing department, he joined the Foundation’s team as Associate Director of Development in 2009 while the organization was “transitioning from […]
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