Caliber announced that its current Chief Talent Officer, David Goldstein, has been appointed Chief Operations Officer. Goldstein will move into his new position on January 1st in conjunction with the recently announced transitions of Steve Grimshaw from CEO to full-time Executive Chairman and Mark Sanders to President and CEO. “As Caliber’s Chief Talent Officer, Dave […]
Jim Porcari Named to Board at Original One Parts
Original One Parts LLC announced that Jim Porcari, Founder and Managing Partner of Insurance Resources International, LLC will be joining its board of directors. Porcari has extensive experience in the auto physical damage claims and repair industries having served as the executive claims leader for five insurance company acquisitions and seven claims department integrations in […]
1Collision Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in South Dakota, Announces National Advisory Board
1Collision announced its first location in the state of South Dakota, Auto Body Clinic in Huron. ”What sold me on becoming a 1Collision location is the fact that more customers will be able to choose our shop for collision repairs based on the insurance company relationships, marketing support, and Industry relationships that 1Collision has developed […]
Jeremy Rohen Named SVP Strategy and Business Development at Axalta
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) announced that Jeremy Rohen is joining Axalta as Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, effective January 18, 2021, and will report to Axalta’s President and CEO, Robert W. Bryant. “Jeremy will lead our enterprise strategy development and mergers and acquisitions function globally and work with our global business […]
Casey Crocker Named Director of National Sales for Western US at ProColor Collision
ProColor Collision announced the appointment of Casey Crocker as Director of National Sales for the Western United States to secure existing and new business through insurance and broker channels. In this role, Crocker will work with insurance carriers and fleet companies to promote the growth of the ProColor Collision brand across the US. He will […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Executive Director Clark Plucinski to Retire
Board launches search campaign for new executive director. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that Clark Plucinski, executive director of the non-profit dedicated to supporting collision repair educational programs, schools, and students to create qualified, entry-level employees and connect them with an array of career opportunities, intends to retire. The Foundation is launching a […]
Mark Sanders Named CEO at Caliber
Steve Grimshaw moves to Full Time Executive Chairman. Caliber announced that its current President and Chief Operating Officer, Mark Sanders, will succeed longtime CEO Steve Grimshaw effective January 1, 2021. Steve Grimshaw will move to full time Executive Chairman at this time. Sanders has spent his entire career in the automotive industry and joined Caliber […]
Brad Crawford Elected to AASP/NJ Board of Directors
During its recent virtual Annual Meeting, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) elected Brad Crawford of Livingston Collision, Inc. in Livingston, N.J. to its Board of Directors. “It’s an honor,” Crawford commented. “I was excited just to be nominated [to the Board], so being elected was just great. It is nice […]
Phil Southard and Scott Krohn Join Quality Collision Group Leadership Team and Board of Directors
Quality Collision Group, the new private-equity-backed collision repair facility operator that was announced in October, has added two experienced executives to its leadership team. Phil Southard has been named Chief Financial Officer, and longtime industry veteran Scott Krohn joins the organization’s Board of Directors. “This is an exciting moment for the Quality Collision Group team,” […]
Nick Daurio Elected Secretary of Automotive Recyclers Association
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that Nick Daurio of Daurio Auto Truck Inc. in Pueblo, Colo. was unanimously approved by the membership to join the ARA Executive Committee as Secretary for 2020-2021. Daurio was nominated to the position in July. “It is my extreme pleasure to serve ARA as incoming Secretary,” said Daurio. “I […]