Fix Network has named Michèle Robitaille as associate vice president of sales and operations for Quebec, Canada effective immediately. In the newly created role, Robitaille will lead the sales and operations departments across Fix Network’s Quebec market. She will be responsible for supporting network growth, strengthening operational alignment and assisting franchisees with day-to-day needs. “Her […]
Auto Care Association Hires Grant MacIntyre as Director of Regulatory Affairs, Senior Attorney
The Auto Care Association has hired Grant MacIntyre as director of regulatory affairs and senior attorney, a position that will put him at the center of the Bethesda, Md.-based trade group’s federal and state policy engagement on issues including automotive regulation, transportation safety, environmental policy and consumer protection. “I’m excited to join the Auto Care […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Names 2026 Executive Committee
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) has named its 2026 Executive Committee, a seven-member leadership group tasked with expanding the nonprofit’s workforce development and school support programs as the collision repair industry contends with a persistent technician shortage. Brenda Hogen of PartsTrader continues as chair. Kayla Williams Clark of Classic Collision moves into the vice […]
GEICO’s Derrell Burgin Appointed to Plasnomic Plastic Repair Alliance Council
Derrell Burgin, senior director of physical damage claims at GEICO, has joined the Plastic Repair Alliance Council at Plasnomic, the organization announced March 12. Burgin is the third insurer representative appointed to the council in recent months. Allstate Auto Technical Claims Director Mike Bundra joined in January, and Allianz UK Network Manager Michael Golding was […]
CCIF Appoints Five New Steering Committee Members
The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has named five new members to its Steering Committee for the 2026-2028 term, drawing representatives from across the collision repair, insurance, and supplier sectors. The appointments continue CCIF’s practice of assembling its committee from different segments of Canada’s collision repair industry. The Steering Committee guides CCIF’s event programming by […]
CAPA Elects New Board Officers, Adds Two Directors
The Certified Automotive Parts Association elected new officers and added two members to its board of directors, the nonprofit parts certification organization announced March 10. The two new directors include Michael Brooks of The Center for Auto Safety, a consumer advocacy organization, and Jonathan Hart of Farmers Insurance. Hart replaces Joseph Flowers, who had represented […]
Caliber Announces CFO Resignation, Names Interim Replacement
Caliber, the parent company of Caliber Collision and Caliber Auto Glass, announced a leadership change in its finance organization. Judd Nystrom resigned as chief financial officer effective Feb. 25 for personal reasons, the Lewisville, Texas-based company said. Caliber said the resignation was not the result of any disagreement related to financial reporting, compliance issues or […]
Allianz UK Network Manager Appointed to Plasnomic’s Plastic Repair Alliance Council
Plasnomic announced Feb. 24 the appointment of Michael Golding, network manager for Allianz UK, to the Plastic Repair Alliance Council. “Michael’s appointment signals the level of collaborative work Plasnomic is undertaking with collision repairers, supply partners, training organizations, and insurers across the UK and EU markets,” said Mario Dimovski, head of the Plasnomic Council. “Having […]
Erie Insurance CEO Tim NeCastro To Retire at End of 2026
Erie Insurance (NASDAQ: ERIE) announced Feb. 20 that President and CEO Tim NeCastro will retire on Dec. 31, 2026, after 30 years with the company and 10 years leading it as chief executive. The board of directors said it will immediately begin a search for NeCastro’s successor. He will remain in his role through year-end […]
Solera Names Omar Nabil to Lead Canadian Insurance Sales
Solera Holdings has appointed Omar Nabil as vice president of sales and country leader for Canada insurance as the company expands its presence in the Canadian claims market. Nabil will oversee growth efforts and partnerships across the Canadian insurance sector, according to the company. Solera said it is investing in a larger Canadian-based organization focused […]