The Craftsman Group, owner of Western Canada’s collision repair chain Craftsman Collision, announced the appointment of Mark Greenberg as vice president of one of its family companies, equipment manufacturer Wedge Clamp Systems Inc. “I’m very excited about the opportunities for Wedge Clamp,” says Greenberg, who began his career as an auto body repair technician with […]
Ray Fisher Named ASA President and Executive Director
Automotive Service Association names the executive director of its Michigan affiliate to lead national organization. The Automotive Services Association (ASA) announced that Ray Fisher, executive director of ASA’s Michigan affiliate, has been selected to head the Automotive Service Association as its executive director/president, beginning Jan. 2, 2019. Fisher, AMAM, replaces Dan Risley, who left to […]
Christine Taylor and Carolyn Kindle Betz Promoted at Enterprise Holdings
Enterprise Holdings Inc. announced the promotion of Christine Taylor to President and Chief Operating Officer and the promotion of Carolyn Kindle Betz to President of the Enterprise Holdings Foundation. The move makes both senior executives among the highest-ranking women in the global car rental, automotive and travel industries. The promotions mark another milestone for the […]
Robert Bryant Named Chief Executive Officer of Axalta
Sean Lannon named Chief Financial Officer. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) announced that its Board of Directors has named Robert Bryant Chief Executive Officer on a permanent basis, effective immediately. He had been serving as interim CEO since October 2018. Bryant was also appointed to serve on Axalta’s Board of Directors. Charlie Shaver, Axalta’s Chairman […]
Domenic Brusco Retires at PPG
Will continue industry involvement Domenic Brusco, who most recently served as Sr. Manager, Industry Relations & MVP Business Solutions at PPG Automotive Refinish, retired this past summer after a 30 year career with the paint system manufacturer. Brusco, who has held leadership positions with several industry non-profit organizations plans to remain active in the industry […]
Jonathan Hewett Named Chief Executive at Thatcham Research
UK-based Thatcham Research announced the appointment of Jonathan Hewett as its new Chief Executive effective January 7, 2019. Hewett replaces Peter Shaw, who stepped down in June due to ill-health, after seven years in the role. Hewett brings a wealth of senior management, international and strategic leadership skills from across the insurance, automotive, and financial […]
ASE Honors 52 Technicians at Annual Meeting
Fifty-two automotive professionals were recognized on November 14, at the Fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) held at Pier Sixty-Six Hotel and Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The annual awards banquet spotlights top scorers on the ASE Certification Tests. Forty-one companies from both OEM and Aftermarket segments […]
1Collision Network Adds Collision Repair Centers in Ohio and Illinois
Kelly Cooper named VP of Operations. 1Collision has also added two new collision center partner locations in Ohio and Illinois CRASH1 Collision Center in Rockford, Ill., owned by Bill Wynkoop, and Dick Lumpkin’s Auto Body, in Piqua, Ohio, owned by Mike Lumpkin and family. Jim Keller, 1Collision President, said, “Both repair center owners are leaders […]
Tom Elder Elected Vice President of AASP National Board
The Alliance of Automotive Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) congratulated Tom Elder, the association’s past president and current treasurer, who was elected vice president of the AASP national board during their semi-annual meeting in Las Vegas during the SEMA Show. “I look forward to being a part of the Board and seeing if we can […]
Brenda Hogen Joins PartsTrader as Strategic Accounts Vice President
PartsTrader announced the appointment of Brenda Hogen as Strategic Accounts Vice President. In this new role, Hogen will drive sales and business development efforts, developing strategies that provide solution-based results with positive fiscal result for insurance carriers. “Her understanding of the trends and technology that have a direct and immediate impact upon the insurance sector […]