Auveco, a leading master distributor of automotive and industrial fasteners, has announced that Ed Gerber was appointed as its new CEO effective January 6. Auveco is a portfolio company of GHK Capital Partners LP (“GHK”), a leading middle-market private equity firm based in Greenwich, Conn. Gerber is an experienced leader with an extensive background in […]
Juan Andrade Named President and Chief Executive Officer at USAA
The USAA Board of Directors announced the appointment of Juan C. Andrade as its next president and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2. Andrade has served on USAA’s Board of Directors for the last four years and brings nearly 40 years of leadership experience as a public servant and in the financial services industry. During […]
Mark Claypool Named Executive Director of the Automotive Management Institute
Mark Claypool, AMAM, has been named the new Executive Director of the Automotive Management Institute (AMi). Claypool, recently retired as the President of web marketing agency Optima Automotive and was also formerly the VP of Operations at VeriFacts, as well as the Executive Director of the National Auto Body Council and the Collision Repair Education […]
Lauren Wilbor Joins SEMA Government Affairs
Lauren Wilbor has joined the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) as manager of digital communications and partnerships, adding new capabilities to the organization in an area of significant opportunity. Wilbor will support SEMA’s communications and grassroots efforts by leading outreach and relationship management with a variety of stakeholders and online content creators in the automotive […]
Nicole Lindner Named Vice President of Finance at Dent Wizard
Dent Wizard announced the appointment of Nicole Lindner as Vice President of Finance. Nicole will oversee financial planning, analysis, and strategy as well as budgeting, pricing, financial reporting, and process optimization to support Dent Wizard’s goals and profitability. Nicole brings extensive financial and operational experience to Dent Wizard from her prior roles in services business, […]
Ken Worzel Elected Non-Executive Chair of State Farm Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company has elected Kenneth J. Worzel to serve as Non-Executive Chair of the Board. Worzel will work closely with President and CEO Jon Farney, who runs the business operations of the company and is a member of the Board. “I look forward to continuing […]
James Metcalf Appointed to LKQ Corporation Board
LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) announced that it has appointed James S. Metcalf to its Board of Directors as a new independent director effective December 11, 2024, as part of the Board’s ongoing refreshment process. The Company also announced that Dominick Zarcone has decided not to stand for re-election and will retire from the Board when […]
Stephanie Yocum Named Chief People Officer at VIVE Collision
VIVE Collision, which recently opened its 51st location on the East Coast, announced that Stephanie Yocum has been named Chief People Officer. Yocum’s responsibilities include managing the entire employee life cycle—from talent acquisition and employee engagement to development and culture alignment. As part of VIVE’s senior leadership team, she will help guide strategy, shape organizational […]
Shawn Hezar Named Chief Corporate Development Officer at Caliber
New role to oversee strategic partnerships and evaluate growth opportunities. Caliber announced today that it has appointed Shawn Hezar, its current Chief Client Officer, to the newly formed position of Chief Corporate Development Officer. In his new role, Shawn will be responsible for evaluating opportunistic acquisitions, supporting Caliber’s efforts to diversify its offerings, and building […]
Boyd Group Announces CEO Succession Plan
Tim O’Day to be succeeded by Brian Kaner in May 2025. Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE: BYD) announced that, effective May 14, 2025, Chief Executive Officer Timothy O’Day will step down from his current role, to be succeeded by Brian Kaner, current President and Chief Operating Officer of Boyd. These changes are planned to be […]