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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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ASE Education Foundation Announces New Board and Officers

January 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The ASE Education Foundation recently announced the officers for its 2024 board of directors as well as new board members. The new chair of the ASE Education Foundation is Joelle Pollak, co-founder of Promotive. Eric Kenar, manager, technician environment and service technical college for General Motors will serve as vice chair. Dwayne Myers, president and […]

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B&R Auto Enters Arizona, Expands in Oregon with Three Acquisitions

January 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto recycler also announces new executive appointment. B&R Auto, the provider of recycled automotive parts and a portfolio company of Highview Capital, LLC today announced the acquisitions of American Auto Recycling, New Way Auto Sales & Parts and Charlie’s Towing. The acquisitions of American Auto and New Way expand B&R’s business into Arizona, while the […]

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Terry Fortner Named Executive Director at CAPA

January 3, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced Terry Fortner has succeeded Clark Plucinski as the non-profit standard setting and certification organization’s Executive Director. Fortner assumed the role January 1. Fortner brings with him over four decades of leadership experience and an intimate knowledge of the automotive aftermarket. After thirty-two years in leadership at Nationwide Insurance, Fortner […]

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