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BASF Coatings Names Executive Committee to Lead Standalone Company

June 26, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Sale to Carlyle Group expected to close next week. BASF Coatings has named the seven-member executive committee that will run the automotive coatings business as an independent company beginning July 1, when its sale to Carlyle Group is expected to close. The committee will be led by incoming chief executive officer Jens Luehring. The appointments […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, BASF, Carlyle Group, People, Refinish

Quality Collision Group Appoints James D’Onofrio Chief Strategy Officer

June 25, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Quality Collision Group (QCG) has named James D’Onofrio chief strategy officer, putting the executive who has led the company’s acquisition activity since 2024 in charge of corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions and new site development. QCG operates more than 100 locations across 13 states. In the role, D’Onofrio will oversee organic growth, M&A and new […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Quality Collision Group

Caliber Names Max Sorensen Chief Client Officer

June 18, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Caliber has named Max Sorensen chief client officer, the company said June 18, putting him in charge of enterprise client strategy across its Caliber Collision, Caliber Auto Glass and Caliber Fleet Solutions brands. He reports to Todd Dillender, Caliber’s chief operating officer. Sorensen will lead enterprise client strategy and align client engagement with operations, the […]

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Michelle Allen Named EVP of TERREPOWER Independent Aftermarket Sales

June 17, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

TERREPOWER, the remanufacturer formerly known as BBB Industries, named Michelle Allen executive vice president of its Independent Aftermarket Sales business, effective June 15. Allen succeeds Chris Garner, who plans to retire at the end of the year. The appointment continues a run of senior leadership changes at the company, which supplies remanufactured and aftermarket automotive […]

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GEICO Names David Foy Chief Financial Officer

June 11, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Veteran insurance finance executive joins the third-largest U.S. auto insurer effective June 29, reporting to CEO Nancy Pierce. GEICO announced June 10 that David Foy has been appointed chief financial officer, effective June 29. Foy will be based at the insurer’s headquarters in Bethesda, Md., report to chief executive officer Nancy Pierce and oversee all […]

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John Balderree Named Campus President of New Universal Technical Institute Salt Lake City Campus

June 10, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the automotive/diesel, skilled trades, electrical and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., announced that John Balderree has been named Campus President of its new Salt Lake City campus. Most recently, Balderree held senior roles at BYU Pathway Worldwide, where he led student services and experience initiatives focused on expanding […]

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BASF Coatings Names Steve Arndt to Lead Global Refinish Business

June 3, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

BASF Coatings has appointed Steve Arndt senior vice president of its global automotive refinish coatings business, effective July 1, 2026. He succeeds Chris Titmarsh, who is stepping down after a 20-year career with the company. Arndt brings more than 30 years in the automotive refinish industry spanning manufacturing and distribution across North America and Europe. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, BASF, Carlyle Group, People, Refinish

Kemper Names Stephen McAnena President and CEO

May 28, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) said May 27 that Stephen J. McAnena will become president and chief executive effective June 1, ending a roughly seven-month interim period and capping the search for a permanent successor to Joseph P. Lacher Jr. The company also named Anthony J. DeSantis to its board of directors, effective the same day. […]

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CAPA Elects Crash Champions’ Dustin Harrier to Technical Committee

May 21, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association elected Dustin Harrier, vice president of training and technology at Crash Champions, to its Technical Committee, the nonprofit parts standard-setting and certification organization announced today. “We’re pleased to welcome Dustin to the Technical Committee,” said Gerry Poirier, chair of CAPA’s board of directors. “The Technical Committee’s strength has always been […]

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Brandon Wistrom Named President of AASPMN 2026-27 Board of Directors

May 19, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASPMN) named Brandon Wistrom of Deano’s Collision & Mechanical in Elk River as president of its 2026-2027 board of directors. Wistrom, who served as secretary/treasurer during the 2025-2026 term, succeeds Randy Notto of Lenfer Automotive & Transmission in Lino Lakes. Notto moves to immediate past president. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Board of Directors, Minnesota, People

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