Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) announced that Dustin Warren has joined its automotive refinish sales team as a Senior Account Manager. With more than 20 years of sales experience in the automotive refinish industry, Warren brings extensive knowledge and relationships that can be leveraged to benefit GFS’ customers. His most recent role was at FinishMaster, where […]
CIECA Announces Details of Executive Director Search
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced details of the the industry-wide search it will conduct to fill the position of executive director to replace Fred Iantono who is stepping down at the end of July. The Executive Director is a contract position and applicants must apply by July 12. For more information about […]
Midstate Tool & Supply, Inc. Initiates Succession Plan
Midstate Tool & Supply Company, Inc., the Altoona, Pa.-based warehouse distributor servicing the automotive and industrial tool and equipment markets nationally and internationally announced it has retained The Lytle Group, a consulting company that provides Strategic HR Solutions to assist them in their succession and leadership transition plan. Rob Halbritter, Executive Vice President of Sales […]
Jason Storah Named Chief Executive Officer at Aviva Canada
Aviva Canada announced today the appointment of Jason Storah as Chief Executive Officer. Storah has more than 15 years of experience with Aviva Canada, serving most recently as Chief Distribution Officer, overseeing Broker Distribution, Partnerships, RBC Insurance, Aviva’s Direct Insurance business and Marketing. Storah will assume the role of CEO effective July 1. Colm Holmes, […]
Fred Iantorno Stepping Down from Executive Director Post at CIECA
Iantorno took the helm of the association in 2002. The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced today that Fred Iantorno, the association’s executive director since 2002, has resigned from his position effective July 31. The board of directors will conduct a search to fill the executive director position. “We are incredibly appreciative of the […]
Kirt Walker Named CEO-Elect at Nationwide
Kirt Walker has been named Chief Executive Officer-elect of Nationwide. He will assume the top leadership role at the Columbus, Ohio-based insurance and financial services provider on Oct. 1, succeeding CEO Steve Rasmussen, who earlier this spring announced his decision to retire in the fall. Walker, with the Nationwide family of companies for 33 years, […]
Services Announced for John Norris
Services have been announced for John Norris, the longtime Canadian collision repair association executive who passed away May 28 at the age of 66. The family will receive friends on Thursday June 6, 2019 at Cresmount Funeral Home, 322 Fennell Avenue East, Hamilton, ON from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. A private family funeral and […]
John Norris, Long Time Collision Repair Industry Association Executive in Canada, Passes Away
John Norris, chairman of the Canadian Automotive Service Information Standard (CASIS), board member of the National Automotive Trade Association (NATA), and executive director of the Hamilton District Autobody Repair Association (HARA) and Collision Industry Information Assistance since 1988 passed away suddenly yesterday. Norris had been attending the Automotive Technology Summit at the Skills Canada competition […]
Chris Fanning Named Chief Executive Officer at KPA
KPA, the provider of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), HR Management and Finance & Insurance compliance software and services, announced the appointment of Chris Fanning as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company. Fanning succeeds Vane Clayton, who has served as CEO since 2006. Clayton will continue to serve on the KPA board of […]
Jeffrey Tarr Named CEO of Solera Holdings
Solera Holdings, Inc. announced that Jeff Tarr has joined the company as a director and its new CEO. Tarr, who replaces Tony Aquila as Solera’s CEO, will be leading the company in its next phase of growth. Tarr has two decades of experience leading data and technology-enabled services companies spanning multiple sectors. Most recently, Tarr […]