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 […]
John Balderree Named Campus President of New Universal Technical Institute Salt Lake City Campus
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 […]
BASF Coatings Names Steve Arndt to Lead Global Refinish Business
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. […]
Kemper Names Stephen McAnena President and CEO
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. […]
CAPA Elects Crash Champions’ Dustin Harrier to Technical Committee
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 […]
Brandon Wistrom Named President of AASPMN 2026-27 Board of Directors
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 […]
Hubert So, Fix Network Global Vice President of Finance, Dies After Brief Illness
Hubert So, who spent more than two decades in finance and operations roles in the automotive aftermarket and served as global vice president of finance at Fix Network since 2017, died April 28 following a brief illness. The Blainville, Quebec. Canada-based franchisor announced his passing May 15. So joined Fix Network through the company’s 2017 […]
Boyd Group Reports Record First Quarter Sales of $996.7 Million
Same store sales up 1.7%. Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSX: BYD; NYSE: BGSI) reported first quarter sales of $996.7 million for the three months ended March 31, an increase of 28.1% from $778.3 million in the same period of 2025, as the contribution from its Joe Hudson’s Collision Center acquisition combined with positive same-store sales […]
Women’s Industry Network Names Laura Kottschade Chair for 2026-2027 Board
Laura Kottschade of Jerry’s ABRA Auto Body & Glass will lead the Women’s Industry Network as chair for the 2026-2027 term, the organization announced May 12. Kottschade succeeds Elizabeth Stein of Certified Collision Group, who moves to immediate past chair. The new board was formally presented to WIN members during the organization’s annual conference held […]
Mirka and 4Plastic Form Partnership to Advance Plastic Repairs
Surface finishing solutions provider Mirka and automotive plastic repair company 4Plastic announced May 12 they are partnering to deliver an ecosystem of OEM-aligned plastic repair products, training, certification and technical support. The partnership extends a broader industry push to standardize plastic repair processes that has gained momentum over the past year. Both companies are members […]
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