Collision repairers are all too aware of the consequences of distracted driving, an important reason why members of the National Auto Body Council (NABC) are hosting events and activities to promote safe driving throughout April, designated nationally as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Eighty percent of Americans believe hands-free cell phone use while driving is safer. […]
Denise Hepler, Former NABC Board Member, Passes Away
Denise Hepler, the former national account manager, replacement relationships for Hertz, and member of the National Auto Body Council (NABC) board of directors, passed away March 21. Hepler, 53, who resided in St. Peters, Mo., managed multiple shop operator accounts for Hertz for several years and represented the company at industry events. Hepler was elected […]
Registration Open for April 4 NABC Golf Fundraiser in Dallas, Texas
Registration is now open for sponsors and golfers for the National Auto Body Council’s Collision Industry Golf Fundraiser April 4 in Dallas, Texas. The event will be held at the Texas Star Golf Resort in Euless. Title Sponsor Enterprise Rent-a-Car leads a roster of industry leaders already committed as event sponsors, including Berkshire Hathaway Automotive, […]
Mother of 6 Receives Life-Changing Car Donation at NABC Annual Golf Fundraiser
National Auto Body Council members gave a Palm Springs single mother of six much to look forward to in 2018 when she received keys to a practically brand-new 2017 Toyota Camry. The vehicle presentation was a highlight of the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Annual Golf Fundraiser in Palm Springs last week. Proceeds from the […]
Bill Garoutte Named to Lead National Auto Body Council
Group establishes scholarship through Collision Repair Education Foundation in honor of Chuck Sulkala, founder and executive director, who has retired. The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is pleased to announce that Bill Garoutte, a veteran business development, marketing and collision industry executive, has been selected to take the helm at the organization, succeeding Chuck Sulkala, […]
Registration Open for National Auto Body Council Palm Springs Golf Fundraiser
Registration is now open for the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) 2018 golf fundraiser. The event takes place on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in Palm Springs, Calif., at the Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort. Fees for early bird registration – by December 9 – are $700 for a foursome and $185 for individual player. Regular fees […]
National Auto Body Council Elects 2018 Board and Officers
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announces its new Officers and Board members for its 2018 Board of Directors. Executive Committee officers elected at NABC’s Annual Meeting held November 1 in Las Vegas are: Darren Huggins, Chairman (Berkshire Hathaway Automotive) Keith Egan, Vice Chair of Community Involvement (Colours, Inc.) Kerry Angers, Vice Chair of Industry […]
Progressive and National Auto Body Council Members Team Up to Donate 500 Cars in Five Years
Over 100 veterans to receive keys at 68 events nationwide on November 9 Over 100 military veterans across the country will be celebrating a special Veterans Day this year when each is presented with keys to a practically brand-new car from Progressive and collision repair members of the National Auto Body Council. In its fifth […]
Five Las Vegas Families to Receive Car Donations at National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides Presentation
Jorge Hernandez had lost all hope, all dreams, both legs, and use of his hands in a near-death accident. He had been a natural athlete in high school who also found success in business early. He was well on his way to his goal to become a real estate investor. Then the market crashed and […]
National Auto Body Council Receives National Award for Recycled Rides Program
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) was honored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) with its highest award, the Power of A Summit Award, in recognition of the impact NABC’s Recycled Rides program has made to change and save thousands of lives across the country. The National Auto Body Council was one of […]