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Collision Industry Foundation Elects Five New Trustees

October 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Collision Industry Foundation has announced the results of its board election, with five new trustees set to begin their terms following the organization’s annual meeting on January 19. The new trustees are Amber Alley, general manager at Barsotti’s Body & Fender; Barry Barbee, director of industry relations, insurance and collision at RunBuggy; Tom Julius, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Trustees, Collision Industry Foundation, People

Emily Poladian Named President of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers 

October 27, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, named Emily Poladian president of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers on October 23, bringing in a veteran with 27 years of supplier industry experience to lead the trade group representing North American automotive and commercial vehicle aftermarket suppliers. Poladian will start November 1, coinciding with the AAPEX 2025 show. She most recently […]

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CAPA Elects Five New Members to Board of Directors

October 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

New members include representatives from major collision repair and insurance companies. The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) yesterday announced the election of five new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board are: Michael Bundra, Allstate; Brian Burbridge, Caliber Collision; David Garner, Joe Hudson’s Collision Center; Tom Latronico, Liberty Mutual; and Kayla Williams-Clark, Classic […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate, Board of Directors, Caliber, Certified Automotive Parts Association, Classic Collision, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, People

Rob Cochran Elected 2026 NADA Chairman

October 16, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Dealer operates 12 collision repair centers The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Board of Directors elected Rob Cochran as its 2026 chairman on Oct. 14. Cochran, chairman and CEO of #1 Cochran, operates 35 dealerships, 12 collision centers and a wholesale parts distribution center across Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. Cochran will succeed Tom Castriota, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: #1 Cochran, Board of Directors, National Automobile Dealers Association, People, Pohanka Automotive Group

Kemper CEO Lacher Steps Down After Nearly 10 Years

October 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) announced today that Joseph P. Lacher Jr. stepped down as president and chief executive and resigned from the board, effective immediately. Lacher will remain with the insurance company in an advisory role through the end of the year. The board named C. Thomas Evans Jr., executive vice president, secretary and general […]

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Josh Cox Named President at Wesco Group

October 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Wesco Group, LLC announced the promotion of Josh Cox to president, effective Oct. 1. Cox, who previously served as vice president of sales, will oversee sales and operations across North America for Wesco Group and its brands, which include Wesco, English Color, Kemperle and Color Compass. Cox will lead the executive leadership team and […]

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Fix Network Names Co-Leaders for U.S. Operations

October 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Fix Network has restructured its U.S. leadership, appointing Lou Berman and Nicky Woerner to share oversight of its ProColor Collision and NOVUS Glass franchises. Berman, who has served as vice president of operations and sales for the U.S. market, will expand his role to cover both brands. Woerner was promoted to vice president of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Network World, Novus Glass, People, ProColor Collision

NY Department of Financial Services Chief Harris to Step Down

October 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Asrow named acting superintendent of finance and insurance regulator. New York’s top finance and insurance industry regulator Adrienne A. Harris will leave the Department of Financial Services after four years, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday. Kaitlin Asrow, currently executive deputy superintendent of the department’s research and innovation division, will take over as acting superintendent Oct. […]

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Allstate Announces Leadership Team Changes

October 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Allstate Corporation announced changes to its senior leadership team, effective Oct. 1. Mario Rizzo will become Chief Operating Officer, responsible for the Property-Liability and Protection Services businesses. Rizzo was previously President, Property-Liability. Jess Merten, currently Chief Financial Officer, will become President, Property-Liability. He will report to Rizzo. John Dugenske will serve as the interim […]

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Collision Industry Mourns Passing of Industry Leader Doug Webb

September 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The collision repair industry has lost one of its most dedicated champions with the passing of Doug Webb on Saturday, September 20. Webb died peacefully at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, after a seven-week battle following complications from a medical procedure. He was surrounded by his loving family, including his wife Bonnie, son John […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, Collision Repair Education Foundation, I-CAR Education Foundation, National Auto Body Council, Obituary, People

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