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Classic Collision CEO Anderson Named Master of Ceremonies for November 2 MSO Symposium

September 3, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Brad Anderson, chief executive officer of Classic Collision, will serve as master of ceremonies at the 15th annual MSO Symposium on Nov. 2 in Las Vegas. The Automotive Service Association hosts the one-day conference, which takes place ahead of the SEMA and AAPEX trade shows. Anderson took the top job at Classic Collision on June […]

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AkzoNobel and Axalta Name Final Three Directors to Combined Company Board

September 2, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

AkzoNobel and Axalta Coating Systems have named the last three directors of the board that will govern the company the two are merging to create, completing an 11-member slate more than three months before the transaction is expected to close. Stephan B. Tanda, Denise C. Johnson and Robert Schuchna have agreed to serve as non-executive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, Axalta Coating Systems, Board of Directors, People, Refinish

Scott Sinclair Promoted to Director of I-CAR Canada

September 1, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

I-CAR Canada has promoted Scott Sinclair to director, moving the program’s business development manager into strategic and operational leadership of Canada’s collision repair training and recognition body. “Scott’s extensive industry experience and leadership have helped him build credibility within the collision sector and among I-CAR customers. I have great confidence in Scott’s ability to guide […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, I-CAR Canada, People

CAPA Elects Caliber, GEICO Executives to Board of Directors

August 26, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) elected two new members to its board of directors, the nonprofit crash parts standard-setting and certification organization announced Aug. 25. Joining the board are Scott Simpson, senior vice president of central operations at Caliber Collision, and Taylor Davis, senior director of physical damage at GEICO. CAPA writes the certification […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Certified Automotive Parts Association, People

State Farm’s Tom Bergeron Joins Plasnomic Plastic Repair Alliance Council

August 26, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Tom Bergeron, manager of State Farm’s Vehicle Research Facility, has joined Plasnomic’s Plastic Repair Alliance Council, the organization announced Aug. 25. Bergeron is the fourth insurer representative to join the council since January, following Allstate Auto Technical Claims Director Mike Bundra in January, Allianz UK Network Manager Michael Golding in February and GEICO Senior Director […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Global Plastic Repair Alliance Council, People, Plasnomic, State Farm

Doan Group Names Ken Loose Vice President of Enterprise Partnerships

August 26, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor 1 Comment

The Doan Group, a national provider of auto, specialty vehicle, heavy equipment and property appraisal and adjusting services, announced Aug. 25 that Ken Loose has joined the company as vice president of enterprise partnerships. Loose, who brings more than two decades of claims and appraisal industry experience, will work with the Covington, Ga.-based company and […]

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Women’s Industry Network Opens Applications for 2027 Board of Directors

August 25, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Application window runs through Sept. 15. Onboarding begins in November ahead of a January 2027 term start. The Women’s Industry Network is accepting applications for seats on its Board of Directors through Sept. 15, the organization announced Aug. 25. Selected candidates will begin onboarding in November, and their terms will officially begin in January 2027. […]

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Amica Chief Claims Officer Sean Welch to Retire, Acel Silva Named Successor

August 25, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Amica Mutual Insurance Company announced Aug. 24 that Sean Welch, senior vice president and chief claims officer, will retire at the end of the year after 41 years with the Lincoln, R.I.-based insurer. Acel Silva, a 23-year Amica claims veteran, will succeed him effective Dec. 1. “Sean’s impact on Amica extends far beyond the Claims […]

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PPG Appoints Segment Leaders

August 24, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Automotive Refinish Head Chancey Hagerty to Lead Performance Coatings PPG (NYSE: PPG) has appointed three senior executives to lead its global reportable business segments, giving global automotive refinish coatings head Chancey Hagerty responsibility for the entire Performance Coatings segment effective Sept. 1. Hagerty will continue to lead the global automotive refinish coatings business while taking […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, PPG, Refinish

3M Automotive Aftermarket President Dave Gunderson to Retire, Chad Carney Named Successor

August 24, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Dave Gunderson will retire as president of 3M’s Automotive Aftermarket Division on Oct. 1 after 38 years with the company, 3M announced Aug. 21. Chad M. Carney has been named his successor. Gunderson joined 3M in 1988 and held roles in global business leadership, operations and technical engineering across several 3M divisions and geographies, among […]

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