Announces CEO transition and car wash business sale. Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN), the parent of CARSTAR and MAACO, announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 financial results on February 25, while also revealing plans for a CEO transition and the sale of its U.S. car wash business. For 2024, Driven Brands delivered revenue […]
CIF Announces 2025 Board of Trustees
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced their Board of Trustees and elected Officers for 2025. The 2025 Officers are as follows: President – Casey Steffen, Norton / Saint-Gobain Vice President – Paul Hill, I-CAR Treasurer – Don Smith, Elitek / LKQ Secretary – Kurt Lammon, Polyvance Immediate Past President – Dan Risley, CCC Intelligent Solutions […]
ASA Supports Nomination of Kelly Loeffler to Lead Small Business Administration
House Small Business Committee explores key tax credit and workforce training. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that President Trump’s nominee to lead the Small Business Administration (SBA), former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), received a vote in support from the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee. SBA loans play an important role in helping many […]
Fix Network Names Daryll O’Keefe Vice President of Strategic Business Development for North America
The Fix Network announced the appointment of Daryll O’Keefe as Vice President of Strategic Business Development for North America. In this role, O’Keefe will focus on expanding the company’s franchise network, increasing sales, and improving profitability across its collision brands in the U.S. and Canada. O’Keefe has been with Fix Network for more than a […]
Jake Rodenroth Named Chief Revenue Officer at Quality Collision Group
Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced Jake Rodenroth was appointed as the new Chief Revenue Officer. Rodenroth offers a wealth of industry knowledge and has a career in the collision industry dating back to May, 2000. Jake also brings extensive expertise in OEM repairs, having previously served as Senior Operations Manager of the North American Body […]
Fix Network Canada’s Sylvain Séguin Appointed as Canadian Collision Industry Forum Chair
Fix Network Canada announced that its President, Sylvain Séguin, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) for 2025. CCIF Toronto will return as part of the Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference (CAIC), held on March 19–20 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport & Conference Centre. The […]
Casey Santos Named Chief Technology Officer at Caliber
The Caliber family of automotive repair and service brands, including Caliber Collision and Caliber Auto Glass, today announced the appointment of Casey Santos as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately. In her new role, she will oversee Caliber’s technological initiatives and accelerate the advancement of new and innovative technology. Santos will report […]
Ron Combs Named New Director of Aftermarket Sales for Sika U.S. Auto Glass Replacement Products Business
Sika USA announced that Ron Combs has stepped into the role of Director of Sales, Aftermarket for Sika’s USA auto glass replacement (AGR) business. With more than 25 years of experience within Sika’s AGR operations, Ron’s leadership and deep industry knowledge have consistently delivered exceptional results. In his new role, he will oversee the execution […]
CIECA Announces 2025 Board Officers
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce (CIECA) announced that the following 2025 officers were named during the Board of Trustees meeting in Palm Springs, Calif. on January 23. Chair: Brady Bonner, Vice President of Client Sales and Support, Safelite Solutions Vice Chair: Kim DeVallance Caron, Business Development Director, Enterprise Mobility Treasurer: Ken Eagleson, Vice President of […]
ASE Education Foundation Announces New Officers and Board Members
The ASE Education Foundation has announced its new officers and board members for the coming year. The new chair of the ASE Education Foundation is Dwayne Myers, president and CEO of Dynamic Automotive. Brian LaCroix, automotive instructor at Capital Region BOCES holds the role of vice chair. Jim Sennett, manager of automotive repair programs for […]