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SCA Claims Services Announces Directors of Quality Assurance and Recruiting

April 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

SCA Claim Services announced the appointment of Max Alwag as the company’s new Quality Assurance Director and Suzette Gallant as its Director of Recruiting. Alwag’s hiring underscores SCA’s unwavering commitment to accuracy and cost containment in insurance claim estimates, and enhancing the integrity and reliability of its delivered services. Alwag brings more than 30 years […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, SCA Appraisal

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Bakersfield, California, Adds Board Member

April 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Announces addition of Barrett Callaghan to Board of Directors. Crash Champions today announced the company has expanded its team to the Bakersfield, Calif., market with the acquisition of Family Motors Auto Body. Located at 6860 District Blvd. in Bakersfield the acquisition was effective April 12. “We are thrilled to expand our team to the Bakersfield […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Board of Directors, California, Crash Champions, People

Maryland Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Birrane to Step Down June 30

April 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maryland Insurance Commissioner Kathleen A. Birrane has announced her intent to resign effective June 30 and to return to private practice at DLA Piper, where she was a partner until being appointed Commissioner in May 2020. “My decision to return to private practice is bittersweet. Serving the residents of this State as the Insurance Commissioner […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Commissioner, Maryland, People

CAPA Elects New Members to Board and Technical Committee

April 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced the election of four members to its Board of Directors, and three members to its Technical Committee. Joining the Board are: Paul Krauss, Caliber Collision; Kyle Thompson, The Boyd Group/Gerber Collision & Glass; and Todd Williams, Farmers Insurance. Clark Plucinski, Chairman of CAPA’s Board of Directors, was elected […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Certified Automotive Parts Association, People

State Senator Ann Gillespie Named Acting Director of Illinois Department of Insurance

April 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

On April 8, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced that Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) Director Dana Popish Severinghaus will step down from her role as of April 15. Popish Severinghaus has served as Director of DOI since January of 2021. Governor Pritzker has appointed State Senator Ann Gillespie as new Acting Director of DOI, pending […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Department of Insurance, Illinois, People

SEMA Announces Board of Directors Candidates

April 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Opus IVS President Brian Herron among 2024 candidates. The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the 2024 candidates for election to its Board of Directors.  Voting will take place online between May 28 and June 11 and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact who will receive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Opus IVS, People, Specialty Equipment Market Association

CSN Collision’s Ryan Bruno Appointed Chair of AIA Canada Board of Directors

April 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) is pleased to announce the election of three new directors to the 2024-2025 AIA Canada Board of Directors, as well as changes to the executive committee during the 82nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on April 10th, 2024. The event was held virtually to ensure all member […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada, CSN Collision Centres, People

I-CAR CEO & President John Van Alstyne to Retire in 2025

April 10, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

John Van Alstyne, I-CAR’s CEO & President, announced his intention to retire at the end of 2025. The I-CAR Board has identified a Selection Committee dedicated to hiring a successor who will continue to uphold I-CAR’s values, drive innovation, and lead the organization into its next chapter of growth. Since joining I-CAR in December 2010, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR, People

Collin Shaw Assumes Leadership of MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers

April 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Vehicle Suppliers Association (MEMA) announced Collin Shaw has officially assumed the role of president of MEMA’s Original Equipment Suppliers group, succeeding Julie Fream who served for 10 years in the position. Shaw’s commencement provides a continuation of leadership that ensures MEMA’s support of the supplier community’s evolution towards embracing emerging trends and strategies that […]

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

Fenix Parts Completes Acquires California Auto Recycler

April 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fenix Parts announced it has completed its acquisition of Green Auto Parts & Recycling in Sun Valley, Calif. The Company also announced Edgar Akopyan will be joining Fenix Parts as the Director of Business Development, Southern California. Green is a full-service automotive recycler servicing the Los Angeles market. This is Fenix Parts’ first acquisition in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Fenix Parts, People

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