Fix Auto announced Thomas Maple has been appointed to the role of General Manager for the newly formed region of British Columbia, Canada. “We have seen tremendous growth in the West with over 90 Fix Automotive Network brand locations now operating throughout Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan,” said Steve Leal, President of Fix Auto World. […]
ASA Annual Business Meeting in Orlando Featured Networking, Training and Recognition
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its 2018 Annual Meeting at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotel and Resort in Orlando, Fla., May 2-4. The three-day event opened Wednesday, May 2, with various executive meetings by the ASA Board of Directors and ASA Affiliate Executive Directors. On Thursday, ASA held an open board […]
Jack Gillis Named Executive Director of the Consumer Federation of America
Gillis, CFA’s long-time director of public affairs, succeeds Steve Brobeck who retired after 38 years with organization. In June, Stephen Brobeck will retire as Executive Director of the Consumer Federation of America after 38 years of service. Having served on the CFA Board from 1976 to 1979, he was appointed Executive Director in the spring […]
AASP-MN Announces Board of Directors
April marked the beginning of service for the 2018–19 Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) Board of Directors. The association welcomed Randy Miller, Collision Specialists, Inc., Austin and Tom Archambault, St. Anthony Mobil, St. Anthony. They join other members of the Board, which include: Will Latuff, Latuff Bros., St. Paul – President Wayne […]
Andy Raposo Appointed GM for Fix Auto Network in Albert and Saskatchewan
The Fix Automotive Network announced the appointment of Andy Raposo to General Manager, Fix Automotive Network for Alberta and Saskatchewan. “The Fix Automotive Network continues to expand in the West; especially in Alberta,” said Steve Leal, President & CEO Fix Auto World. “The team has done tremendous work in the region and I’m excited to […]
Scott Yessner Named Interim Chief Financial Officer at UTI
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI), announced that, effective May 14, Scott Yessner assumed the role of interim chief financial officer of the company and will report to UTI’s President and CEO Kim McWaters. Yessner succeeds Bryce Peterson, who has left the company by mutual agreement to pursue other interests. Peterson’s departure was not the result […]
Progressive Appoints First Female Board Chair, Announces Gender and Race Pay Equity Report
The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) today reported that the company’s Board of Directors elected Lawton W. Fitt as Chairperson. She joined Progressive’s Board in 2009, and has served as Lead Independent Director for the past two years. Fitt is a Retired Partner and Managing Director with Goldman Sachs. As previously announced, Progressive Chairman Glenn Renwick has […]
New Jersey Governor Nominates Tracy Thompson as Insurance Fraud Prosecutor
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy officially nominated Tracy Thompson to become insurance fraud prosecutor of the Office of Insurance Fraud Prosecutor, a position which is subject to the advice and consent of the State Senate. Thompson has been acting insurance fraud prosecutor. “I am confident that Tracy Thompson’s nomination as insurance fraud prosecutor will further […]
Equipment and Tool Institute Announces New Officers and Directors
The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI), the trade association of automotive tool and equipment manufacturers and technical information providers, announced its new officers and board members who were recently elected. The board includes: Officers (One-year term): President: Jim Fish (Lemur Vehicle Monitors) Vice President, Programs: Kevin FitzPatrick (Autologic Diagnostics) Vice President, Marketing: Robert Vogt (IOSiX) […]
Dent Wizard Announces New COO and RVP of MidSouth Region
Dent Wizard International announced that Addison Thomas was promoted to chief operating officer, and Doug Grill to Thomas’ previous position as regional vice president of Dent Wizard’s MidSouth region. These promotions come after Mike Black was promoted to chief executive officer, effective April 1. Thomas will assume Black’s COO responsibilities and lead the core service […]