B&R Auto, the provider of recycled automotive parts and a portfolio company of Highview Capital, announced that Cris Hollingsworth has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Cris joins B&R with over 20 years of experience in the auto aftermarket industry. Hollingsworth most recently served as Co-CEO and President of Reparify Global Holdings, where he oversaw global […]
New Board Members and Awards Announced at AASP/NJ Annual Meeting
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) brought collision repair and automotive professionals from all over the Garden State to celebrate achievements, elect new Board of Directors members and double over in laughter courtesy of legendary comedian Rich Vos during its Annual Meeting held at the Gran Centurions in Clark, N.J. on […]
Tony McQuillan Named VP of Sales for Canada at Certified Collision Group
Certified Collision Group, Inc. announced Tony McQuillan is joining the organization as Vice President, Sales for Canada effective October 28. He has more than 35 years of collision repair experience and extensive knowledge of OEM’s, sales, collision management and technical training. Throughout his career, McQuillan has consistently demonstrated the ability to develop, communicate, and execute […]
NADA Board Elects Florida Dealer Tom Castriota as 2025 Chairman, Pennsylvania Dealer Rob Cochran as Vice Chair
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) elected Tom Castriota as its 2025 chairman. Castriota, owner of Castriota Chevrolet, Inc. in Hudson, Fla., will succeed Gary Gilchrist, president of Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc. in Tacoma, Wash. “I am humbled and grateful to become the next NADA Chairman,” said Castriota, who currently serves as NADA vice […]
Matt Pettoni Named CFO at CollisionRight
CollisionRight LLC announced the hire of Matt Pettoni as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Pettoni brings over 20 years of finance experience and over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry. His addition to the CollisionRight executive team re-enforces the company’s commitment to its accelerated growth in the coming years. Matt Pettoni joins CollisionRight […]
Dan Chait Named Next CEO at JM Family Enterprises
Current CEO Brent Burns announces plans to retire and remain on Board of Directors. JM Family Enterprises, a privately held company with more than $20 billion in revenue, announced that Dan Chait, currently president and chief operating officer (COO), has been named president and CEO, effective January 1, 2025. He is succeeding Brent Burns as […]
Emily Holtby Named Vice President, Government Relations at AIA Canada
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) announced that Emily Holtby has joined the association as its new Vice President of Government Relations, bringing her extensive experience in advocacy and public policy to the Association. In this role, Holtby will lead AIA Canada’s efforts to engage with federal and provincial governments on key industry […]
Rochelle Schuette Named Digital Transformation Manager at AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) today announced that Rochelle Schuette is appointed Digital Transformation Manager for its North America Vehicle Refinish business unit. Rochelle joined AkzoNobel in 2019 and has made significant contributions to AkzoNobel’s digital offering, particularly as it pertains to the customer digital journey. Her primary focus to date has been Carbeat, AkzoNobel’s patented, intuitive […]
Heather McMahon Joins Collision Repair Education Foundation Board of Trustees
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced Heather McMahon, Vice President of Material Damage, Corporate Claims for Erie Insurance, joined its Board of Trustees. “The Foundation is delighted to have Heather join our Board of Trustees,” says CREF Executive Director Brandon Eckenrode. “Her industry experience and her passion for promoting education will certainly be a […]
Marie Grant Named Acting Commissioner of Maryland Insurance Administration
The Maryland Insurance Administration welcomed new Acting Commissioner Marie Grant, who joined the Administration on October 1. Appointed by Governor Wes Moore, Grant will assume the permanent Commissioner role in 2025 pending confirmation by the Senate Executive Nominations Committee during the upcoming legislative session. Grant comes to the Insurance Administration from the Maryland Department of […]