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Kinderhook Invests in Kaizen Collision

March 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Private equity firm partners with Founder Jacob Tilzer and LNC Partners to acquire multiple collision repair shop operators. Vince Brock named CEO. Kinderhook Industries, LLC today announced the acquisition of Kaizen Auto Care, LLC in partnership with Jacob Tilzer and LNC Partners. Kaizen is a regional collision repair provider with 48 locations locations across Arizona, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Kaizen Collision Center, Kinderhook Industries, LNC Partners, People

Gil West Appointed CEO at Hertz

March 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTZ), a leading global rental car company, today announced that Gil West, former Chief Operating Officer of Delta Airlines and GM’s Cruise unit, will become Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, at which time he will join the Board. West will succeed Stephen Scherr, who has decided to step down […]

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Jon Farney Named to Succeed Michael Tipsord as CEO at State Farm

March 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

State Farm President Jon Farney has been selected as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer by the State Farm Mutual Board of Directors. Farney will formally begin his role on June 1. The announcement was shared this morning by Chairman and retiring CEO Michael Tipsord. “Jon and I have worked together for many years. I’ve […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, State Farm

Steve Kohut Named Vice President of Operations at VIVE Collision

March 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

VIVE Collision announced the promotion of Stephen Kohut to Vice President of Operations. Previously serving as the Regional Market Director for New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Kohut has been instrumental in driving substantial growth and operational excellence for the company since joining in 2022. Under Kohut’s leadership, the New Jersey region saw remarkable expansion, growing from […]

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Nick Spiers Named Global VP of Strategic Operations at the Fix Network

March 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Network announced the appointment of Nick Spiers as the company’s new global vice president of Strategic Operations effective March 1. In this newly created role, Spiers will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the strategic planning and execution of global operational initiatives for Fix Network and its family of brands. Spiers joined Fix […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Network World, People

Maria Stump Named People Development Manager at DCR Systems

March 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

DCR Systems announced the addition of a new team member, Maria Stump, who joined the company as people development manager. In her new role, Stump focuses on all aspects of working with employees, including hiring and retention, setting up processes, managing training programs and employee development. “We created this role as part of our mission […]

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Incumbent North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Causey Wins Republican Primary

March 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Causey will face Democrat Natasha Marcus in November general election. Incumbent North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey defeated Andrew Marcus and C. Robert Brawley in the Republican primary for Commissioner on March 5. Causey received 59.6% of the vote, compared to 22.2% for Andrew Marcus and 18.2% for Brawley. In November’s general election, Causey […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Commissioner, North Carolina, People

The Hartford Announces New Structure Combining Operations And Technology

March 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Hartford announced it is bringing together its Operations and Technology, Data, Analytics & Cyber functions expanding Deepa Soni’s role as chief information officer and head of Technology, Data, Analytics & Cyber to include Operations “Over the past several years, we have invested aggressively in technology – expanding digital capabilities, simplifying processes and platforms, and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, People, The Hartford

Nate Thomsen Named Integrations & Support Manager at Car ADAS Solutions

February 21, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car ADAS Solutions announced that Nate Thomsen joined the company as manager of integrations and support. In his new role, Thomsen will help open new calibration centers and support licensees to ensure their success. This includes providing facility certification, on-site technician development, an overview of shop set-up, and sharing calibration knowledge through body shop visits. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Car ADAS Solutions, People

AkzoNobel Announces Automotive & Specialty Coatings Leadership Changes

February 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) today announced that John Griffin, Regional Director Americas Automotive & Specialty Coatings has assumed responsibility for AkzoNobel’s Global Film business in addition to his current responsibilities.  The company has also made some adjustments to the U.S. Vehicle Refinishes Sales organizational structure and effective immediately. Dan Carranza is promoted to Sales Director, Vehicle […]

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