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Shawn Hezar Named Chief Corporate Development Officer at Caliber

December 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

New role to oversee strategic partnerships and evaluate growth opportunities. Caliber announced today that it has appointed Shawn Hezar, its current Chief Client Officer, to the newly formed position of Chief Corporate Development Officer. In his new role, Shawn will be responsible for evaluating opportunistic acquisitions, supporting Caliber’s efforts to diversify its offerings, and building […]

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Boyd Group Announces CEO Succession Plan

December 3, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tim O’Day to be succeeded by Brian Kaner in May 2025. Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE: BYD) announced that, effective May 14, 2025, Chief Executive Officer Timothy O’Day will step down from his current role, to be succeeded by Brian Kaner, current President and Chief Operating Officer of Boyd. These changes are planned to be […]

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Frank Petrane Named President at Maaco

December 3, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maaco announced that it has appointed Frank Petrane to serve as its Brand President. Prior to his appointment, Petrane served as Senior Vice President of Fleet Programs at Driven Brands. Petrane has spent more than 18 years in roles of increasing responsibility at Driven Brands, after starting with Maaco as a National Account Manager in […]

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National Association of Insurance Commissioners Elects 2025 Officers

November 21, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

On November 19, members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) elected their 2025 officers at the conclusion of the NAIC Fall National Meeting in Denver, Colorado. The 2025 NAIC officers include: President: North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread. Jon Godfread was first elected Commissioner of the North Dakota Insurance Department on November 8, […]

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NABC Elects Board Members

November 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

At the 2024 NABC Annual Meeting, the National Auto Body Council held its board elections for the upcoming year. In addition to re-electing four members whose terms were expiring, NABC welcomed three new members to its board. The newly elected board members include: Ryan Downs, Chief Strategy Officer, Crash Champions Steve Fardelos, Regional Sales Manager, […]

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Enterprise Mobility’s Cindy Reeves Joins Collision Industry Foundation Board

November 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced the election of Cindy Reeves, Vice President, Replacement & Leisure Division at Enterprise Mobility to the CIF Board of Trustees. The CIF provides emergency relief by securing and distributing donations to collision repair professionals who have experienced significant losses due to natural disasters or other catastrophic events. Reeves has […]

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Eric Wilbert Becomes President of Automotive Recyclers Association

November 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Eric Wilbert of Wilbert’s Premium Auto Parts in Rochester, N.Y. was recently welcomed as the new President of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA). Wilbert was formally confirmed as President on October 24, during the Association’s 81st Annual Convention and Exposition held in Reno, Nev. Wilbert brings decades of experience in the industry and has served […]

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Blake Kidwell Appointed Chief Commercial Officer at Collision Auto Parts

November 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision Auto Parts announced the appointment of Blake Kidwell as its new Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Mr. Kidwell will lead the company’s sales and customer development strategies. “We are excited to welcome Blake Kidwell to Collision Auto Parts as our Chief Commercial Officer,” said Raymond Tsai, CEO of Collision Auto Parts. “Blake brings […]

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Rodolfo Ramirez Named VP Automotive Refinish at PPG Effective January 1

November 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tom Maziarz, current VP, will move to traffic solutions business effective December 1. PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced Rodolfo Ramirez, currently PPG vice president, packaging coatings, will become PPG vice president, automotive refinish, Americas, effective January 1. Ramirez will report to Chancey Hagerty, PPG senior vice president, automotive refinish. Tom Maziarz, currently PPG vice president, automotive […]

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Marya Salim Named Head of Marketing for AkzoNobel Automotive & Specialty Coatings North America

November 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) announced that Marya Salim has joined the company as Regional Marketing Director for its North America Automotive & Specialty Coatings (ASC) business unit, reporting to John Griffin, North America Regional Director, and Commercial Director of ASC. In her new role, Marya is responsible for all marketing activities for AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinish, Commercial […]

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