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Andrew Batenhorst Named New President of California Autobody Association Glendale/Foothill Chapter

February 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The California Autobody Association announced Andrew Batenhorst of Pacific BMW Collision Center is the new President of our Glendale/Foothill Chapter. Andrew brings with him over 25 years experience in the automotive and insurance industries. Current Body Shop Manager at long time CAA member Pacific BMW, he also serves on the Board of SCRS and the […]

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Craig Edmonds Named President of asTech

February 2, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Cris Hollingsworth promoted to Co-CEO of Repairify Global Holdings and Rick Keister named Co-Chairman of the Board. Repairify announced the addition of Craig Edmonds as the President of asTech. The company also announced it promoted Cris Hollingsworth to Co-CEO of Repairify Global Holdings, and Rick Keister as the Co-Chairman of the Board. Edmonds brings over […]

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Michelle Sullivan Named CEO at Certified Collision Group

January 31, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Marty Evans becomes Executive Chairman The Certified Collision Group, Inc. (CCG) announced the appointment of Michelle Sullivan as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1.  Concurrently, CCG’s long-standing CEO, Marty Evans, has been appointed Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. Sullivan brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership […]

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IBIS USA Announces Dave Smith Stage Partnership for March 19-21 Event in California

January 24, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

IBIS Worldwide announced Dave Smith is joining the on-stage delivery team for IBIS USA 2024, one of its flagship events in the collision repair industry. Smith brings a wealth of expertise to lead discussions at this highly anticipated event. Dave Smith graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a bachelor’s degree in finance in 1989 […]

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Brian Blouin Appointed to Executive Committee of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Supply Chain & Operations Forum

January 24, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Supply Chain & Operations Forum announced the appointment of Brian Blouin, Group Leader – Supply Chain Management at Schaeffler Group USA, Inc., as its newest Executive Committee member. In his role, Blouin will serve as a representative of the general membership of the council, actively contributing to the development of solutions […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, People, Supply Chain

New ASE Leadership, Board Members in Place

January 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The recent leadership transition at the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is complete, and the new ASE officers and board members have begun their terms. As of January 1, Dave Johnson officially took on the role of ASE president and CEO. He replaces Tim Zilke, who retired from ASE on Dec. 31 after […]

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MEMA Announces Retirement of Ann Wilson and Appointment of Ana Meuwissen to Lead Government Affairs

January 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, (MEMA) today announced significant organizational changes as it prepares for the future. Ann Wilson, a stalwart of the industry, a member of the Automotive Hall of Fame, and a leading voice in Washington D.C. advocating for the supplier industry for over two decades, has announced her retirement at the end […]

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American Family’s Westrate Elected Chair of IIHS Board of Directors

January 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bill Westrate, chair and chief executive officer of American Family Insurance, has been elected chair of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Board of Directors for 2024. Westrate takes over from Scott Wesley Ziegler, who is retiring from Progressive Insurance, where he was general manager of personal lines. “IIHS exemplifies the collective power and impact […]

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Mike Fiato Named EVP and Chief Claims Officer at Allstate

January 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fiato will oversee the strategic and operational direction of the Claims organization at the fourth largest auto insurer in the U.S. Allstate announced yesterday that Mike Fiato will join the company as executive vice president and chief claims officer, effective January 22. Fiato will oversee the strategic and operational direction of the Claims organization, which […]

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Shawn Broadfield Joins CrashBay as Board Advisor

January 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

CrashBay, the digital marketplace specializing in end-to-end collision repair solutions for fleets and insurance carriers, announced the appointment of Shawn Broadfield to its executive team in the role of board advisor. John Harvey, CrashBay Founder & CEO, said, “We are thrilled to have Shawn join our team, his extensive experience as an insurance and collision […]

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