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I-CAR Announces Leadership Team Appointments

February 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced strategic appointments to its executive leadership team, with immediate effect. These positions, focused on building both strong industry relations while continuing to enhance technical programming at all levels, are being made to further build I-CAR’s position as the industry’s leader and expert on vehicle technology and […]

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Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces 2024 Executive Committee

February 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

PartsTrader’s Brenda Hogen named Chair, two new board members welcomed. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) introduced its newly appointed Executive Committee, which consists of seven industry professionals who are dedicated to supporting the future of the industry through engagement with collision schools and students. The Foundation announced Brenda Hogen (PartsTrader) has been named to […]

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Kristle Bollans Named National Director of U.S. Insurer Sales at CSN Collision

February 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSN Collision announced that Kristle Bollans has joined the company as national director of U.S. insurance sales. In her new role, Bollans will focus on identifying new business opportunities and developing partnerships with U.S. insurance carriers. “We are thrilled to have Kristle join CSN as the leader of our U.S. insurance sales,” said Sean Donaldson, […]

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John Young Named CFO and Advisory Board Member at CrashBay

February 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

CrashBay announced the appointment of John Young as a member of the advisory board and as their new CFO. Young, a seasoned cross-functional tech and startup Executive, brings over 25 years of experience, driving 12 successful exits, multiple acquisitions, and raising over $235M in capital. His extensive background, including guiding disruptive technology-driven companies, serving as […]

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Virginia Oden Named Assistant Vice President at ASE Education Foundation

February 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Virginia Oden has been named assistant vice president of the ASE Education Foundation, it was announced by Mike Coley, president of the Foundation. In her role at the ASE Education Foundation, Oden will work closely with the foundation’s field managers, industry partners, state and national educators, and career and technical education (CTE) organizations. “We are […]

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Canadian Collision Industry Forum Appoints New Steering Committee Members

February 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) announced the newest members to its Steering Committee. The Steering Committee is responsible for guiding priority areas to ensure that CCIF events continue to be a success. With the goal of representing the collision industry as a whole, members of the committee are chosen from different sectors and serve […]

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Simon Zhang Named Chief Data Analytics Officer at Mercury Insurance

February 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY), a leading provider of property and casualty insurance, has appointed Simon Zhang to the newly-created position of Chief Data and Analytics Officer. The hire continues Mercury’s ongoing effort to utilize advanced data analytics to drive business growth, elevate the carrier’s product offerings, and better meet the needs of its policyholders. “This […]

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CIECA Announces 2024 Board of Trustees Officers

February 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

During the Collision Industry Electronic Commerce (CIECA) Board of Trustees meeting in Palm Springs, CA, on January 18, the organization’s Board of Trustees named the following officers for 2024: Chair: Ashley Denison, Chief Information Officer, Caliber Collision Vice Chair: Brady Bonner, Vice President of Client Sales and Support, Safelite Solutions Treasurer: Kim DeVallance Caron, Business […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Caliber, California Casualty, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Enterprise Mobility, OEConnection, People, Safelite

Vince Edivan Appointed Next Executive Director at Automotive Recyclers Association

February 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that on January 30 its Board of Directors unanimously approved a plan presented by the ARA Succession Committee for the transition of Executive Director responsibilities from current Executive Director Sandy Blalock to Vince Edivan, ARA’s Director of Member Relations. The leadership transition will occur over the next nine months, […]

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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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