Services have been announced for Don Keenan, who passed away on August 9. A viewing will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21 at the Donohue Funeral Home at 3300 West Chester Pike in Newtown Square, Pa. Another viewing will be held at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Media, at 9:30-10:20 a.m. on […]
Shaver Named New CEO for AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals Pending Completion of Sale
Axalta CEO, who is stepping down in September, will lead business spun off to The Carlyle Group and GIC. Shaver led Axalta during transition from DuPont to Carlyle ownership and eventual public offering. As part of the strategy to separate Specialty Chemicals from its Paints and Coatings business, AkzoNobel announced in March 2018 that it […]
National Auto Body Council Opens Nominations for Board of Directors
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced it is now accepting nominations for seven open seats for its Board of Directors. Deadline for nominations is, September 1. Board candidates may be self-nominated or an industry professional nominated by three members of the National Auto Body Council (NABC). To qualify, the nominee must be either an […]
Don Keenan, Former CEO of Keenan Auto Body and Past Chair of SCRS, Passes Away
Don Keenan, former CEO of Keenan Auto Body, passed away Thursday, August 9 at the age of 64. Keenan was a participant in numerous industry groups. Keenan graduated from Penn State University in 1975, and received his Masters Degree in Education from Arizona State University in 1978. In 1979 Don joined his father in the […]
LKQ Appoints Three New Board Members
LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today announced that it has appointed Meg Ann Divitto, John William Mendel, and Jody Greenstone Miller to its Board of Directors effective August 5, 2018. Joseph M. Holsten, Chairman of LKQ Corporation, stated, “Our three new directors complement and enhance our Board with skills and experiences in such areas as automotive technology, […]
Dr. Ricki Garrett Named Executive Director of Mississippi Collision Repair Association
The Mississippi Collision Repair Association (MSCRA) board of directors recently named Dr. Ricki Garrett as the new executive director of the Association. Dr. Garrett lives and works in Clinton, Miss. and also serves as the alderwoman-at-large for the city. She has taught high school English, served a 12-year term on the Board of Trustees of […]
Axalta Names Terence Hahn New CEO, Release Second Quarter Earnings
Former Honeywell and Air Products exec to lead coatings manufacturer. Second quarter sales up over 10 percent. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) announced the appointment of Terrence Hahn as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 4, succeeding Charlie Shaver, who served as Axalta’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 2013. Hahn will also serve on Axalta’s […]
Dan Risley Named VP Quality Repair and Market Development at CCC
CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) officially announced that Dan Risley has joined the organization as Vice President of Quality Repair and Market Development. The Automotive Service Association announced last month that Risley was stepping down from his position as president and executive director of ASA to join CCC in his home state of Illinois. In […]
Troy Neuerburg Named US Sales Director for Refinish at BASF
BASF has announced Troy Neuerburg as the new US Sales Director for Automotive Refinish, effective immediately. Neuerburg has been a BASF employee since 2016, working as a Sales Zone Manager where he was responsible for growing market share in the Midwest and Northeast US regions. He has worked in the Refinish industry for 18 years […]
David Cush Named CEO of Service King Collision Repair Centers
Most recently served as CEO of Virgin America airline and had been named to Service King board earlier this year. Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the appointment of David Cush as Chief Executive Officer who replaces Chris Abraham, who has departed from the role. Cush most recently served as CEO of Virgin America, the […]