TERREPOWER appointed Will Jackson as chief financial officer of its Collision Business Unit, effective Sept. 1, the sustainable manufacturing company announced Wednesday. Jackson, a 17-year company veteran, previously served as interim CFO and has led multiple functions within TERREPOWER’s corporate finance team. “Will’s appointment reflects his strategic leadership and the significant contributions he has made […]
Mo Khalid Named COO at Driven Brands
Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) has appointed Mo Khalid as executive vice president and chief operating officer, the company announced Monday. Khalid previously served as executive vice president and president of Take 5 Oil Change. Tim Austin, who was chief operating officer of Take 5, will succeed Khalid as Take 5 president. “Mo is […]
John Mendel Elected Chairman of LKQ Corporation Board
Guhan Subramanian retires as chairman and will retire from the Board on January 1, 2026 LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) announced that John Mendel has been elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. This follows Guhan Subramanian’s decision to step down as Chairman this month and to retire from the Board on January […]
Plymouth Rock Names New COO, Claims Chief
Plymouth Rock Assurance Corp. appointed Brooke Bass as chief operating officer (COO) and Dale Brooks as chief claims officer (CCO) for its Independent Agency Group, the Boston-based insurer announced August 12. Bass will oversee claims and customer service operations. She previously served as senior vice president of auto physical damage claims for U.S. retail markets […]
TechForce Foundation Awards Record $1 Million in Scholarships in June
Elects new board leadership, hires VP of Development. The TechForce Foundation awarded $1 million in student scholarships in June, marking a significant increase from the organization’s $1 million annual distribution just a few years ago. The nonprofit also announced new board leadership and welcomed a vice president of development as it seeks to expand its […]
Dan Stander Elected Chair of Automotive Service Association
The Automotive Service Association installed its 2025-26 Board of Directors during its annual meeting July 29-30, electing Dan Stander of Fix Auto Highlands Ranch in Littleton, Colo., as chairman. Stander, who holds the AMAM designation, succeeds Scott Benavidez of Mr. B’s Paint & Body Shop Inc. in Albuquerque, N.M., who becomes immediate past chairman. The […]
RB Global Restructures Leadership, Names New Marketplace Heads
RB Global Inc. (NYSE: RBA), the parent of IAA, announced a leadership restructuring effective September 1, creating specialized marketplace teams and centralizing enterprise functions as several executives prepare for retirement. The company said the changes are designed to accelerate growth and improve operational efficiency across its auction and marketplace platforms. “Since becoming CEO, I’ve been […]
Brian Gallamore Named New Manager for NABC First Responder Training Program
The National Auto Body Council has appointed Brian Gallamore as program manager for its First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.) program, replacing George Avery, who is retiring after 13 years leading the initiative. Gallamore, a career firefighter who most recently served as Special Operations Captain for the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, will oversee the […]
Collision Repair and Automotive Service Students Elected National Student Officers at SkillsUSA
Fourteen career and technical education (CTE) students from across the nation, including those studying collision repair and automotive service, have been elected to serve as the 2025–26 SkillsUSA National Officer Team. Representing both high school and college/ postsecondary divisions, these leaders will advocate for over 444,000 SkillsUSA members nationwide. Throughout their term, they will help […]
Senate Committee Advances Nominee to Lead NHTSA
The Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee voted 16-12 last Wednesday to advance Jonathan Morrison, President Trump’s nominee to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to the Automotive Service Association (ASA), Morrison, who would oversee federal vehicle safety regulations and enforcement, told the committee during his confirmation hearing that comprehensive safety regulations […]