Dan Clapp, of Shelter Insurance Companies, has assumed leadership of the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) Board of Directors for the remainder of 2020 and all of 2021. Clapp, executive vice president at Shelter, took over as chair in July as planned, following six months as chair-elect. Angela Sparks, vice president and actuary at […]
Somer Mullins Named Director of Marketing and Communications for Fix Network Canada
Fix Network Canada announced Somer Mullins as its new Director of Marketing & Communications for Canada. Mullins will work closely with the Fix Network leadership team to identify strategic marketing opportunities that promote the value of being part of a network as well as drive awareness and engagement for the Fix Auto, NOVUS Glass, Speedy […]
Interviews for AMi President Begin This Week
Applications are continuing to be accepted for the president of the Automotive Management Institute. The organization asks that resumes be sent to damberson@lamettrys.com. The position became open when Jeff Peevy, AMAM, resigned his position as AMi president — effective July 31 — to return to I-CAR as VP of Technical Products, Programs, and Services. Peevy took […]
Ryan Trierweiler Named Chair of Safelite AutoGlass Foundation
Safelite AutoGlass announced the appointment of Executive Vice President, People and Leadership, Ryan Trierweiler as Chair of the Safelite AutoGlass Foundation. “The Foundation reflects the caring hearts of our people and helps us fund programs for many charitable organizations supporting communities across the country where our 16,000 associates live and work,” said CEO and President […]
Dan Risley Elected to Collision Industry Foundation Board of Trustees
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced the election of Dan Risley, Vice President of Quality Repair and Market Development for CCC Information Services, Inc. as the newest member of its Board of Trustees. Risley has been an engaged supporter of CIF for many years, beginning with his work creating and executing a fundraising program that […]
Nick Daurio Nominated to Join Automotive Recyclers Association Executive Committee
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that professional automotive recycler Nick Daurio of Daurio Auto Truck Inc. in Pueblo, Colo. has been nominated to join the Association Executive Committee as Secretary for 2020-2021. “It is my extreme pleasure to be nominated to serve ARA as incoming Secretary,” said Daurio. “I am very humbled and honored […]
Steve Field New Chairman of UK’s NBRA
The UK’s National Body Repair Association (NBRA) announced Steve Field as its new chairman, replacing Roger Collings, who stepped down some months ago. Field is the CEO of Page Automotive Group and has been involved in the repair industry for 40 years. NBRA director Chris Weeks said, “I would like to welcome Steve into the […]
I-CAR Announces New Board Elected Under Update Governance Plan
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) Board of Directors announced the election of seven individuals to fill open board seats, including three members returning for a second, three-year term. The new board follows the November 2019 adoption of its updated governance structure. The Board includes four representatives from the Collision Repair segment; three […]
Jose Hermida Named Leader of New SCA Appraisal Department of Insurance Re-inspection Unit
In response to the growing demand of insurance carrier clients for Department of Insurance (DOI) re-inspections and regulatory compliance, SCA Appraisal has launched a newly-formed DOI Customer Success Unit (DOI-CSU). Jose Hermida, who has been servicing SCA clients for over 20 years, will be leading the new DOI- CSU program. “The regulatory environment in some […]
Paulette Reed Named Business Analyst/Technical Project Manager at CIECA
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that Paulette Reed was named the organization’s new business analyst/technical project manager, effective July 20. In her new role, Reed will be responsible for coordinating and managing the organization’s committee meetings and activities as well as the CIECA Standards for the collision repair industry. This includes providing […]