SkillsUSA announced it has named Chelle Travis as its next executive director. Travis will succeed Tim Lawrence, who has been executive director of SkillsUSA for the past 19 years. Travis will take the helm of SkillsUSA in November 2019. “Chelle Travis, as the fourth-ever leader of SkillsUSA, embodies the dynamic and progressive leadership to expand […]
Kristle Bollans Named to NABC Board
The National Auto Body Council has named Kristle Bollans, Director of Replacement Accounts for the Hertz Corporation, to its board of directors filling an open position. Bollans has been with The Hertz Corporation for 16 years, holding positions in both the Airport and Off Airport Divisions. In her current role, Bollans oversees a large team […]
Holly Wolfe Named Managing Director at NASTF
The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) has hired Holly Wolfe, of Wolfe Strategies, LLC, as Managing Director. Wolfe will be spearheading several outreach initiatives for NASTF as well as overseeing the Communications and Heavy-Duty teams. Wolfe will also serve as the primary liaison for NASTF’s continuing interactions with associations and other industry stakeholders in […]
Fred Iantorno Named VP, Internet of Things at VeriFacts
Verifacts Automotive LLC announced that Fred Iantorno has joined the company as vice president, IoT (Internet of Things), effective immediately. In his new role, Iantorno will support and expand Verifacts’ Verified Quality (VQ) services, that use the company’s patented technology for measurement and reporting. “Fred Iantorno is a connectivity pioneer in the collision repair industry […]
Arnd Franz Named to Succeed John Quinn at LKQ Europe
LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) announced that John S. Quinn, Executive Vice President and CEO of LKQ Europe, has submitted his notice of retirement and Arnd Franz, currently Chief Operating Officer of LKQ Europe, has been selected to succeed John effective October 1. Arnd Franz joined LKQ in April of this year after spending most of his […]
Boyd Group Reports Same Store Sales Up 5.2% in Second Quarter
Overall sales increased by 25.4 percent in the quarter compared to 2018. Announces CEO succession plan. The Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN) announced sales increased by 25.4% during the second quarter ended June 30 to CA$572.5 million ($430.22 million) from CA$456.6 million ($343.12 million) in 2018, including same-store sales increases of 5.2%. The result is […]
Rob Pugh Joins Fix Auto UK as Strategy Consultant
Fix Auto UK has appointed Rob Pugh into its newly formed role of Strategy Consultant. The 23-year-old returns to the organization after his two-year internship while studying for his business degree, which he successfully achieved with first class honours. Rob’s role will support the Fix Auto UK Management Team with their five-year strategic plans to […]
Son and Daughter-in-Law of Collision Repair Shop Owner Among Those Killed in El Paso
Gilbert Anchondo, owner of Colormaster Auto Body Shop in El Paso, Texas lost his son Andre, 23, and Andre’s wife Jordan, 24, during the shooting last weekend at a Walmart in El Paso. According to press reports, Andre and his wife were killed protecting their two-month-old son, Paul, who survived the attack. Gilbert Anchondo was […]
Guy Bargnes Retires as Senior Vice President of Sales at Painters Supply & Equipment
Bargnes will transition to the PSE board in an advisory role. Chris Kugler announced as successor. Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced the retirement of Guy Bargnes, Senior Vice President of Sales, effective August 5. After serving nine years as PSE’s VP and SVP of Sales, Bargnes will transition to an advisory role on […]
Troy Weaver Promoted to Vice President, Global Refinish at Axalta
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) announced that Troy Weaver has been promoted to Vice President, Global Refinish, effective immediately. Weaver will report directly to Axalta’s CEO, Robert Bryant. “We are thrilled to promote Troy to head up our Global Refinish business and add him to Axalta’s Leadership Team,” said Bryant. “Troy’s experience, in virtually […]