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 […]
Audatex, CCC and Mitchell Donate Software Subscriptions to Schools Through Collision Repair Education Foundation
Each year, thousands of collision repair students across the country receive the opportunity to learn on the same software widely used by the collision repair facilities and insurance carriers – at no cost to the school or students – thanks to the generosity of Audatex, a Solera Company; CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC); and Mitchell, […]
Collision Students Can Showcase Their Talents in the Third Annual PiN Master Challenge
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that it will again be partnering with FinishMaster for the 3rd Annual PiN Master Challenge, which offers a chance for high school and college collision tech students to compete for prizes, equipment and bragging rights. Held in conjunction with FinishMaster’s Hood Master Challenge, PiN Master is scheduled for […]
Chief Automotive Donates $75,000 Worth of Tools and Subscriptions to Collision Repair Schools Through CREF
Chief Automotive donated $75,000 worth of rivet guns and subscriptions through the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) to benefit collision repair educational programs around the country “Chief has been a supporter of schools all over the world for over 50 years. It has always been a core part of our business to support our future […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Executive Committee
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced and introduce its newly appointed Executive Committee, which consists of seven industry professionals who are dedicated to supporting the future of the industry through engagement with collision schools and students. CREF’s 2023 Executive Committee includes: Chair Steve Schmidt (State Farm) Vice Chair Brenda Hogen (Parts Trader) Treasurer Stacy […]
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