David Lingham, Head of Business for Fix Auto World announced the appointment of Graham Kresfelder to the role of Global Strategic Developer, effective June 1. Kresfelder has worked in the collision repair industry in seven countries, including the United Kingdom, Poland and Italy, Kresfelder brings with him 20 years of international leadership experience developing accident management […]
Jeff Mucci Named Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at PDA
Property Damage Appraisers (PDA) announced Jeff Mucci as its new Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. Mucci is a seasoned business professional with more than 25 years of experience in business development, insurance claims leadership, contract, and vendor management. “We are thrilled to have Jeff join the PDA leadership team,” said Tom Dolfay, CEO of PDA. […]
Dent Wizard Promotes Matt Boyd to Director of Operations for Canada
Dent Wizard International announced it recently promoted Matt Boyd to the position of director of operations – Canada. Boyd previously served as the company’s national sales manager in Canada. In his new role, Boyd will apply his extensive automotive knowledge and experience to Dent Wizard’s continued growth in the Canadian market. Boyd will report directly […]
Christen Battaglia Named Director of Strategic Partnerships at Collision Repair Education Foundation
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that Christen Battaglia has joined the Foundation as Director of Strategic Partnerships. Battaglia, who reports to Clark Plucinski, Executive Director of CREF, will assist in growing the organization’s financial supporters and assist the organization in ensuring high school and college collision programs are fully engaged with support opportunities. Over […]
LKQ CEO Transition Took Effect May 31
Dominick Zarcone’s previously announced promotion to President and Chief Executive Officer of LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) became effective as of May 31. Robert Wagman, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer from January 2012 until May 2017, is now a part-time employee of the company serving as Executive Strategic Advisor primarily relating to mergers and acquisitions. […]
Database Enhancement Gateway Names Danny Gredinberg New Administrator
The Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) announced that Danny Gredinberg is the new administrator of the free online resource developed to address inquiries to information providers about collision repair estimating data. With nearly sixteen years of collision repair experience as a certified technician, estimator and senior technical repair advisor, Gredinberg brings a wealth of experience and […]
Julie Massaro Named Executive Director of ASA-Colorado
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced that Julie Massaro recently assumed the position of executive director of ASA-Colorado. She brings extensive experience to her new ASA duties in both for-profit companies and nonprofit organizations. Massaro’s background includes service as executive director of the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) and the National Utility Contractors Association […]
Keith Bell Named North American Sales Leader, Distribution, OEM and Industry Relations at AkzoNobel
Keith Bell has been named North American Sales Leader, Distribution, OEM and Industry Relations at AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes North America. Bell previously served as U.S. Sales Leader for the East Market. In his new role Bell will work with the company’s North American distribution network, AkzoNobel’s Distributor Council and other key distributor programs. Bell has […]
Mike Black Named President and COO at Dent Wizard
Dent Wizard International announced the promotion of Mike Black to president, in addition to his current position as chief operating officer. Black replaces Terry Koebbe as president. Koebbe retains his position as chief executive officer. In this role, Black will have more comprehensive responsibility and authority over Dent Wizard’s domestic and international operations, and will […]
Uni-Select Appoints Brent Windom President and COO of Canadian Automotive Group
Current president and COO Gary O’Connor will retire at the end of 2017. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced the appointment, effective July 3, of Brent Windom to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Automotive Group and the retirement of Gary O’Connor, President and Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Automotive Group, at the end of […]