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NADA Board Elects Florida Dealer Tom Castriota as 2025 Chairman, Pennsylvania Dealer Rob Cochran as Vice Chair

October 25, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) elected Tom Castriota as its 2025 chairman. Castriota, owner of Castriota Chevrolet, Inc. in Hudson, Fla., will succeed Gary Gilchrist, president of Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc. in Tacoma, Wash. “I am humbled and grateful to become the next NADA Chairman,” said Castriota, who currently serves as NADA vice […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Automobile Dealers Association, People

Matt Pettoni Named CFO at CollisionRight

October 24, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

CollisionRight LLC announced the hire of Matt Pettoni as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Pettoni brings over 20 years of finance experience and over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry. His addition to the CollisionRight executive team re-enforces the company’s commitment to its accelerated growth in the coming years. Matt Pettoni joins CollisionRight […]

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Dan Chait Named Next CEO at JM Family Enterprises

October 21, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Current CEO Brent Burns announces plans to retire and remain on Board of Directors. JM Family Enterprises, a privately held company with more than $20 billion in revenue, announced that Dan Chait, currently president and chief operating officer (COO), has been named president and CEO, effective January 1, 2025. He is succeeding Brent Burns as […]

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Emily Holtby Named Vice President, Government Relations at AIA Canada

October 21, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) announced that Emily Holtby has joined the association as its new Vice President of Government Relations, bringing her extensive experience in advocacy and public policy to the Association. In this role, Holtby will lead AIA Canada’s efforts to engage with federal and provincial governments on key industry […]

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Rochelle Schuette Named Digital Transformation Manager at AkzoNobel

October 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) today announced that Rochelle Schuette is appointed Digital Transformation Manager for its North America Vehicle Refinish business unit. Rochelle joined AkzoNobel in 2019 and has made significant contributions to AkzoNobel’s digital offering, particularly as it pertains to the customer digital journey. Her primary focus to date has been Carbeat, AkzoNobel’s patented, intuitive […]

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Heather McMahon Joins Collision Repair Education Foundation Board of Trustees

October 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced Heather McMahon, Vice President of Material Damage, Corporate Claims for Erie Insurance, joined its Board of Trustees. “The Foundation is delighted to have Heather join our Board of Trustees,” says CREF Executive Director Brandon Eckenrode. “Her industry experience and her passion for promoting education will certainly be a […]

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Marie Grant Named Acting Commissioner of Maryland Insurance Administration

October 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Maryland Insurance Administration welcomed new Acting Commissioner Marie Grant, who joined the Administration on October 1. Appointed by Governor Wes Moore, Grant will assume the permanent Commissioner role in 2025 pending confirmation by the Senate Executive Nominations Committee during the upcoming legislative session. Grant comes to the Insurance Administration from the Maryland Department of […]

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Michael Caljouw Appointed Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner

October 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced October 2 the appointment of Michael T. Caljouw as Commissioner of the Division of Insurance (DOI), an agency overseen by the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) within the Executive Office of Economic Development. “Our administration is committed to ensuring a level playing field for businesses and […]

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Brian Nichols Named Chief Development Officer at Quality Collision Group

October 1, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the appointment of Brian Nichols as Chief Development Officer at QCG. With over 30 years of industry experience, Brian Nichols joined QCG in early 2024 after selling Cascade Collision Repair to QCG. The former co-owner of Cascade Collision Repair moved into the company as VP of Operations after the brand’s […]

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asTech Names New Chief Revenue Officer and Senior Vice President of Marketing

September 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

asTech, a Repairify company, announced the addition of two executives to its leadership team including Mike Gugino as chief revenue officer and Kennedy Taylor as senior vice president of marketing. Gugino joins asTech bringing a distinguished background across the military, investment banking, and technology sectors. He has a proven track record in driving business outcomes […]

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