The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that Paul Barry was named executive director of the organization, effective June 1. In his new role, Barry will work with CIECA’s board of trustees to develop a clear mission and objectives for the organization as well as an effective strategy to accomplish those objectives. “With the […]
Doug Middleton, Longtime I-CAR Staff Member and Volunteer, Passes Away Aged 97
World War II Navy vet, who had long career in the auto insurance industry, supported industry training activities into his 90s. Lemuel Douglas “Doug” Middleton, a long-time staff member and volunteer at the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), passed away May 19 at the age of 97. Middleton was born January 27, 1923 […]
Women’s Industry Network Announces 2020-2021 Board
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced the appointment of two new members to its Executive Committee (EC) and a new member to its Board of Directors. Accepting new leadership positions with WIN are: As Secretary – Liz Stein, VP of Industry Relations, Assured Performance Network As Administrative Vice Chair – Tanya Sweetland, Strategic Advisor, Map […]
Tom Adams Named Vice President of Sales at Refinish Manufacturer TCI Products
TCI Products announced the appointment of Tom Adams as Vice President of Sales. Adams will work with the TCI Sales Team and personally strategize with each of our jobbers so they can achieve aggressive growth in 2020 and beyond. Product development through the eyes of a successful paint jobber will be of special focus. Adams […]
Nationwide Creates Enterprise Innovation and Digital Organization
Nationwide announced it is making some organizational adjustments to enable the company to further enhance and accelerate its focus on innovation with an emphasis on digital interactions. Chetan Kandhari, Chief Digital Officer, will lead a new Enterprise Innovation and Digital organization, aligning all of Nationwide’s innovation and digital teams into one and accelerating delivery of […]
Paul Stone Named President and CEO at Hertz
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:HTZ) today announced that its Board of Directors has named Paul Stone President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Stone, most recently Hertz’s Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Operations Officer, North America, also has been elected to the Hertz Board of Directors. Stone succeeds Kathryn V. Marinello, who plans to […]
NADA President and CEO Peter Welch to Retire at End of 2020
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) on Wednesday announced that President and CEO Peter Welch will be retiring at the end of 2020. Welch, 67, was appointed by the NADA Board of Directors in January 2013 to head the organization. Under his leadership, NADA strengthened its core mission of advocating on behalf of franchised dealers […]
Ryan Bruno Appointed President and CEO of CSN Collision Centres
CSN Collision Centres, announced the role of President & CEO now belongs to Ryan Bruno. After joining CSN two years ago as the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Bruno will now lead the Canada-based collision repair network. Since 2018 Ryan has been responsible for CSN’s financial and strategic direction, an area of expertise he cultivated from […]
Beth Rutter Named Director Industry and Customer Engagement, North America for Tradiebot Industries
Tradiebot Industries, the Australia-based immersive technology software company, announced the appointment of Beth Rutter to lead the company’s expansion into the North American market. Rutter brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the collision repair industry to her new role as Director of Industry and Customer Engagement, North America. Tradiebot has has developed virtual […]
Al Porcelli, Long Time New York Collision Repair Shop Owner and Association Exec, Passes Away at 95
Al Porcelli, former owner of Central Avenue Collision Works in Glendale, Queens, N.Y. and a co-founder of the Auto Body Craftsman’s Guild of New York City, passed away April 7 from conditions associated with a long-life at the age of 95. Porcelli was the longest serving active trade association member in the U.S., continuing to […]