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Fix Auto Australia Appoints National Operations Manager

September 1, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Australia announced the appointment of Steve Taylor as National Operations Manager, effective today. In August, Fix Auto World announced that it has identified the collision repair shops that will form Fix Auto Australia’s initial network. The organization plans on announcing the official launch of the network in Australia in early 2017. Taylor is […]

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Marvin Gillfillan Named VP BASF Automotive Refinish North America

August 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Marvin Gillfillan has joined BASF as Vice President, Automotive Refinish Solutions, North America at its Southfield, Mich. location. “Marvin brings a wealth of global experience and knowledge of the automotive aftermarket,” said Chris Toomey, BASF SVP, Coatings Solutions NA. “His expertise in the automotive collision industry will be very beneficial to our customers.” A graduate […]

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Management Changes at Canadian Collision Industry Forum

August 25, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced that Leanne Jefferies will be leaving AIA Canada at the end of August. Jefferies served for three years as Director of Collision Programs with responsibility for the management of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF). AIA Canada would like to thank Leanne for her time, energy and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canadian Collision Industry Forum, People

Jack Rozint Appointed Vice President of Sales & Service of Mitchell International Auto Physical Damage Business Unit

August 23, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell International today announced Jack Rozint has joined the company’s Auto Physical Damage (APD) business unit as Vice President of Sales & Service, Repair. An industry veteran, Rozint has more than 20 years of information service experience in the auto claims and collision industries. Most recently, he was with consulting firm RepairCar.com. Prior to RepairCar.com, […]

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Tom Hudd Named Operations Manager at Thatcham Research’s Repair Technology Centre

August 11, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tom Hudd has been appointed as Operations Manager for the UK-based Thatcham Research’s Repair Technology Centre (RTC). He joins on 22 August and will report directly to Dean Lander, Head of Operations. Hudd will lead a team of 32 technical repair experts with a focus on continuing to offer customers unrivalled technical information and expertise […]

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Ken Eagleson Named VP of US Insurance Programs at Accident Support Services International

August 9, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Company launching collision reporting centers in the U.S. Accident Support Services International Ltd. (ASSI) announced the appointment of Kenneth Eagleson as Vice President of U.S. Insurance Programs. Eagleson, of Sandy Hook Conn., will assume responsibility for sales, marketing and business development with ASSI’s U.S. insurance carrier program. ASSI operates centralized collision reporting centers in Canada […]

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Driven Brands’ Costa Becomes NACD Board Leadership Fellow

July 26, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) has named Jose R. Costa, Group President for Charlotte-based Driven Brands, a Board Leadership Fellow, the highest standard of credentialing for corporate directors. The NACD Fellowship is a comprehensive program of study that empowers directors with the latest insights, intelligence and boardroom practices to stay at the forefront […]

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Bunch to Retire as PPG Executive Chairman, CEO McGarry Elected to Succeed

July 22, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that Charles E. Bunch will retire Sept. 1 as executive chairman of the PPG board of directors after 37 years with the company. PPG President and Chief Executive Officer Michael H. McGarry will become chairman and CEO effective the same day. Under Bunch’s leadership, PPG accelerated its business transformation through strategic actions that […]

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Sam Freeman Named Vice President of Franchise Development for CARSTAR

July 22, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the hiring of Sam Freeman as Vice President of Franchise Development. Freeman enters this new role at CARSTAR after serving as the Director of Franchise Sales for one of CARSTAR’s sister brands at Driven Brands, Inc., CARSTAR’s parent company. Freeman is looking forward to supporting existing franchisees by identifying […]

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GEICO Names Shane Wheeler Assistant Vice President of Claims in Tucson

July 21, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

GEICO has named Shane Wheeler assistant vice president of claims at its regional office in Tucson. Wheeler will oversee GEICO’s claims operation in several western states including: Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Oregon and Washington. Wheeler joined GEICO in 1999 at the company’s San Diego office as a management intern. He then worked in several […]

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