John Norris, chairman of the Canadian Automotive Service Information Standard (CASIS), board member of the National Automotive Trade Association (NATA), and executive director of the Hamilton District Autobody Repair Association (HARA) and Collision Industry Information Assistance since 1988 passed away suddenly yesterday. Norris had been attending the Automotive Technology Summit at the Skills Canada competition […]
Chris Fanning Named Chief Executive Officer at KPA
KPA, the provider of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), HR Management and Finance & Insurance compliance software and services, announced the appointment of Chris Fanning as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company. Fanning succeeds Vane Clayton, who has served as CEO since 2006. Clayton will continue to serve on the KPA board of […]
Jeffrey Tarr Named CEO of Solera Holdings
Solera Holdings, Inc. announced that Jeff Tarr has joined the company as a director and its new CEO. Tarr, who replaces Tony Aquila as Solera’s CEO, will be leading the company in its next phase of growth. Tarr has two decades of experience leading data and technology-enabled services companies spanning multiple sectors. Most recently, Tarr […]
1Collision Enters Colorado and Adds Illinois Collision Repair Center to Network
Also announces additions to corporate support staff. The 1Collision Network announced its entry into Colorado with the addition of Jet Auto Care in Colorado Springs, Colo. to its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. Jet Auto Care owner Gary Wendorf said. “We are excited to partner with 1Collision, and believe their corporate support will help […]
Stet Schanze to Serve as Automotive Lift Institute Interim Board Chairman
Jerry Lentz retires, ALI board to elect new chairman at fall annual meeting. Stet Schanze of Gray Manufacturing Company in St. Joseph, Mo., will serve as chairman of the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Board of Directors effective today following the retirement of Jerry Lentz of Challenger Lifts from Louisville, Ky. Schanze, who is the immediate […]
NASTF Names Sheri Hamilton to Education Team
The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) announced the addition of Sheri Hamilton, Executive Director of the Midwest Auto Care Alliance, to the Education Team (EDU). Hamilton coordinates VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo in Kansas City, Mo. In addition, she brings years of experience in coordinating and delivering education programs. NASTF Chairman, Mark Saxonberg welcomed […]
Matthew Hunton Named President of Kemper Auto Insurance
Kemper Corporation (NYSE:KMPR) announced that Matthew A. Hunton has joined the company as President of Kemper Auto, Kemper’s specialty personal and commercial auto lines, effective today. Hunton will report to Duane Sanders, President of Kemper’s Property & Casualty Division, and will be based in Kemper’s Chicago headquarters office. “Matt has extensive experience and demonstrated success […]
Women’s Industry Network Announces New Officers and Board Members
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced the officers who will serve on its 2019-2020 Executive Committee. The following appointments were to its executive committee: Cheryl Boswell, CFO, DCR Systems, LLC, WIN Chair Jenny Anderson, Director Customer Success & Sales, ARMS Business Solutions, WIN Vice-Chair Louisa Martone, Marketing Director – Strategic Initiatives, The Sherwin-Williams Company, WIN […]
Automotive Industries Association of Canada Announces New Board Members
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced the election of two new directors for its 2019-2020 Board of Directors, along with other changes to its Board at the 77th Annual General Meeting held in Mississauga, Ontario yesterday. The newly elected members are: Graham Jeffery, vice president – automotive merchandising division, Canadian Tire. Graham has […]
Brent Windom Named President and CEO at Uni-Select
Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), the parent of U.S.-based PBE distributor FinishMaster, announced that Brent Windom, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Automotive Group, has been appointed to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1. Windom has over 30 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry. During his career, he has […]