Jim Pernas to retire in July. Subaru of America Inc. has promoted Todd Lawrence to vice president of the renamed Loyalty and Aftersales department, succeeding Jim Pernas, vice president of fixed operations, who is set to retire in July after nearly 40 years with the automaker. The Camden, N.J.-based automaker said the rename of what […]
Boyd Group Names Steve Hoeft U.S. Collision COO
Zach Balthrop promoted to newly created chief commercial officer role. Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSX: BYD; NYSE: BGSI) on April 22 announced two senior leadership changes, hiring Steve Hoeft as Chief Operating Officer for its U.S. collision business and promoting Zach Balthrop to a newly created Chief Commercial Officer position covering all Boyd business units. […]
AIA Canada Names Three New Directors, Installs Fountain Tire CEO as Chair
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada elected three new directors to its board and installed Fountain Tire CEO Jason Herle as chair during the association’s 84th annual general meeting, held virtually April 16. The incoming directors are Daryll O’Keefe, vice president of North American strategic business development at Fix Network; Sabrina Thring, brand president of […]
Charlie Hogarty, Former Keystone Automotive CEO and Aftermarket Parts Pioneer, Dies at 84
Charles J. “Charlie” Hogarty, the former president and chief executive officer of Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc. who spent more than four decades helping build the aftermarket collision parts industry into a nationally competitive alternative to OEM parts, died April 4, at his home in Altadena, Calif., after what his family described as a courageous battle […]
Connecticut Senate Confirms Josh Hershman as Insurance Commissioner
The Connecticut State Senate has confirmed Josh Hershman as Connecticut’s 34th insurance commissioner, the Connecticut Insurance Department announced. The Senate approved Senate Resolution 8 (2026) unanimously on April 8 after placing the measure on its consent calendar. Hershman, appointed by Gov. Ned Lamont, has led the department in an interim capacity since December 2025, succeeding […]
Doan Group Promotes Roger Crowley to President
The Doan Group, a national provider of auto, specialty vehicle, heavy equipment and property appraisal and adjusting services, announced April 14 the promotion of Roger Crowley to president. Crowley joined the company in 2021 as executive vice president following Woodland Capital Holdings’ acquisition of Doan in 2020. During his tenure, the company has tripled revenue […]
Hunter Engineering’s Global Sales Chief John Zentz to Retire at Year End
Hunter Engineering said John Zentz, senior vice president of global sales, will retire Dec. 31, 2026, capping a career with the automotive equipment maker that began in 1995. Zentz has led Hunter’s worldwide commercial organization since 2018 and oversees a field force the company said numbers more than 1,000 representatives. “For more than 25 years, […]
4Plastic Names Frank Phillips Jr. CEO
4Plastic announced that it has appointed Frank Phillips Jr. as chief executive officer as the plastic repair technology company moves to expand beyond its existing footprint and into broader North American and international markets. The appointment comes roughly 10 months after PPG’s SEM Products division secured exclusive U.S. and Canadian distribution rights for 4Plastic’s range […]
BASF Coatings Names CEO for Post-Carlyle Standalone Company
BASF Coatings announced March 26 that Jens Luehring will become chief executive officer of the company when the pending sale to Carlyle Group closes, replacing Dr. Uta Holzenkamp, who has led the coatings division since 2022. The leadership transition is the latest step in the carve-out of BASF’s automotive OEM coatings, automotive refinish coatings and […]
Bob Smith, Collision Industry Leader and Advocate, Dies at 82
Robert “Bob” Lee Smith, a collision industry veteran of nearly five decades who dedicated his career to advancing professionalism, fighting fraud, and unifying collision repair trade associations across the central United States, died March 18 in Odessa, Mo. He was 82. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon March 23 at Mt. Tabor […]
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