The collision repair industry has lost a dedicated educator, volunteer and advocate with the passing of Marcus “Marc” Essig on March 30 at the age of 82. Essig, who was surrounded by his wife Nancy of 53 years, daughter Lisa, son Marc Jr., and four grandchildren at the time of his passing, had been diagnosed […]
Former SCRS and I-CAR Chair Rex Womble Passes Away
Rex Womble, who was an active leader in the collision repair industry for more than four decades, passed away November 12th at the age of 90. Womble, the former owner of B&B Body & Paint in Austin, Texas, was a founding member of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and the organization’s fifth chairperson, […]
RDA Executive Director Robert McKenzie Passes Away
The Refinish Distributors Alliance announced that Robert McKenzie Jr., the organization’s executive director, passed away February 28 at the age of 61. It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Robert Mckenzie Jr. Executive Director of Refinish Distributors Alliance on February 28, 2023,” the organization said in a statement. “Robert […]
BendPak Announces Death of Gary Henthorn
Son of BendPak founders established Dannmar, MaxJax and Garage Equipment Supply. Gary Henthorn, son of BendPak Inc. owners Don and Ginger Henthorn and himself the founder of automotive service equipment brands Dannmar, Garage Equipment Supply and MaxJax, died surrounded by family and friends at home Feb. 4, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. He […]
Mitchell International’s Bano Ramirez Passes Away
Bano Ramirez, a member of Mitchell International’s Solution Specialist team, passed away on January 25. Bano touched many lives in his over 40 years in the industry. Bano spent 12 years with Mitchell International and previously owned and operated Bob’s Body and Fender in Van Nuys where he was an active member of the community […]
FinishMaster Founder Jim White Passes Away
FinishMaster announced that its founder Jim F. White passed away August 26 at the age of 101 after an extended battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. In a blog post announcing his passing, FinishMaster stated, “Today, with heartfelt sadness, we announce the loss of Jim White, beloved founder of FinishMaster.” FinishMaster began on April 25, […]
Dick Schoonover, Longtime Minnesota Shop Owner and ASA Board Member Passes Away
Dick Schoonover, of Woodbury, Minn. passed away on July 9, at age 84. Schoonover, who was active in the collision repair industry since the 1950s. After high school, Dick went to work for his Dad, Chuck, at the family business-Schoonover Auto Rebuild, taking it over in the mid 1960’s after Chuck’s early passing. He was […]
Longtime ASA Washington Representative Don Randall Passes Away
Don Randall, the former Automotive Service Association (ASA) Washington D.C. Attorney passed away June 22. Randall represented the association on important legislative matters for two decades until the 1990s. Born in Lyons, Ga., the son of Foy Clifford and Annie Mae Autrey Randall, Randall graduated from the Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University […]
Longtime Automotive Lift Institute Leader E.K. “Chic” Fox Passes Away
Longtime Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) leader E.K. “Chic” Fox died at home in Indiatlantic, Fla., on June 6 after a long illness. Fox dedicated 43 years of his life to ALI and improving automotive lift safety. Fox was named the first president of ALI in 1974 after working 12 years in support of the organization. […]
ASE Mourns the Loss of Founder Jack Pohanka
Jack Pohanka, one of the founders and former chairman of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), passed away on May 17 at the age of 92. “Jack Pohanka was a visionary who made an incredible impact on the entire automotive industry,” said Tim Zilke, ASE president and CEO. “ASE would not be the […]
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