The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) elected two new members to its board of directors, the nonprofit crash parts standard-setting and certification organization announced Aug. 25. Joining the board are Scott Simpson, senior vice president of central operations at Caliber Collision, and Taylor Davis, senior director of physical damage at GEICO. CAPA writes the certification […]
State Farm’s Tom Bergeron Joins Plasnomic Plastic Repair Alliance Council
Tom Bergeron, manager of State Farm’s Vehicle Research Facility, has joined Plasnomic’s Plastic Repair Alliance Council, the organization announced Aug. 25. Bergeron is the fourth insurer representative to join the council since January, following Allstate Auto Technical Claims Director Mike Bundra in January, Allianz UK Network Manager Michael Golding in February and GEICO Senior Director […]
Doan Group Names Ken Loose Vice President of Enterprise Partnerships
The Doan Group, a national provider of auto, specialty vehicle, heavy equipment and property appraisal and adjusting services, announced Aug. 25 that Ken Loose has joined the company as vice president of enterprise partnerships. Loose, who brings more than two decades of claims and appraisal industry experience, will work with the Covington, Ga.-based company and […]
Women’s Industry Network Opens Applications for 2027 Board of Directors
Application window runs through Sept. 15. Onboarding begins in November ahead of a January 2027 term start. The Women’s Industry Network is accepting applications for seats on its Board of Directors through Sept. 15, the organization announced Aug. 25. Selected candidates will begin onboarding in November, and their terms will officially begin in January 2027. […]
Amica Chief Claims Officer Sean Welch to Retire, Acel Silva Named Successor
Amica Mutual Insurance Company announced Aug. 24 that Sean Welch, senior vice president and chief claims officer, will retire at the end of the year after 41 years with the Lincoln, R.I.-based insurer. Acel Silva, a 23-year Amica claims veteran, will succeed him effective Dec. 1. “Sean’s impact on Amica extends far beyond the Claims […]
PPG Appoints Segment Leaders
Automotive Refinish Head Chancey Hagerty to Lead Performance Coatings PPG (NYSE: PPG) has appointed three senior executives to lead its global reportable business segments, giving global automotive refinish coatings head Chancey Hagerty responsibility for the entire Performance Coatings segment effective Sept. 1. Hagerty will continue to lead the global automotive refinish coatings business while taking […]
3M Automotive Aftermarket President Dave Gunderson to Retire, Chad Carney Named Successor
Dave Gunderson will retire as president of 3M’s Automotive Aftermarket Division on Oct. 1 after 38 years with the company, 3M announced Aug. 21. Chad M. Carney has been named his successor. Gunderson joined 3M in 1988 and held roles in global business leadership, operations and technical engineering across several 3M divisions and geographies, among […]
Josh Cox Named CEO at Wesco Group as Co-Founder Lloyd White Retires
Josh Cox has become chief executive officer of Wesco Group, succeeding co-founder Lloyd White, who is retiring as CEO, the Lynnwood, Wash.-based specialty distributor said Aug. 19. White will remain on the company’s board. Wesco said its purchase of National Coatings & Supplies expanded the company’s footprint to more than 400 locations across North America. […]
John Gordon Named Interim CEO of Fenix Parts as Bill Stevens Retires
Fenix Parts has appointed John Gordon interim chief executive officer, succeeding Bill Stevens, who is retiring after more than eight years with the automotive recycler. Stevens will remain with the company as an investor, advisor and board member. Gordon brings more than 35 years of business experience and has held C-suite positions and led growth […]
Quality Collision Group Names Paul Williams Chief Operating Officer
Quality Collision Group has named Paul Williams chief operating officer, giving the McKinney, Texas-based operator of OEM-certified collision repair centers a dedicated operations executive over a portfolio of more than 100 locations in 13 states. Williams will serve on QCG’s executive leadership team and oversee operations across the company’s collision repair brands. Operations leadership has […]