Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced that Jeff Liaw had been promoted to the position of President, effective September 3, 2019. Liaw will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Jay Adair. Prior to his elevation to President, Liaw, 42, served as Copart’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, a position he has held since January 4, […]
Brian Hoekstra Named Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions at Lawson Products
Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAWS) announced the appointment of Brian Hoekstra as vice president of mergers and acquisitions, a newly created position. Hoekstra will report directly to Michael DeCata, president and chief executive officer. “A key aspect of our growth strategy involves growing revenues and earnings through acquisitions. Brian comes to us with excellent experience and […]
Collision Industry Foundation Launches Fund to Assist Family of El Paso Shooting Victims
Seeks to raise funds for grandchildren of collision repair shop owner whose son and daugther-in-law was killed in Texas shooting. In the wake of the recent tragic mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, the Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) has committed to assist one of our own in a “Campaign of Caring.” As CollisionWeek reported last […]
Stephen Healer Named UK Sales Manager at Symach
Symach announced the appointment of Stephen Healer as Symach’s UK Sales Manager, effective immediately. This new entry among the Symach staff is part of a larger plan to open a Symach UK subsidiary within next year. Prior to joining Symach, Stephen worked at Nitrotherm Spray as National Sales Manager, UK. In that role, Stephen was […]
Caliber Collision Announces New CFO and Customer Experience Officer Appointments
Caliber Collision announced the appointment of Judd Nystrom as Chief Financial Officer and Claudia Schaefer as Chief Experience Officer to replace Bob Gary and Greg Clark, respectively, after they announced their retirement earlier this year. “We say goodbye to two incredible leaders who were instrumental in making Caliber into what it is today and have […]
NJ Collision Repair Shop Owner Ed Lubrano Passes Away
Edward Lubrano, Jr., 75, co-owner with his brother Joe Lubrano of J&E Auto Body located in Clark, N.J. for the past 45 years, passed away on Sunday, August 18. The Lubranos have been long-time members of collision repair associations in the state. Ed was born in Elizabeth, N.J. and has been a resident of Clark […]
Chelle Travis Appointed Executive Director of SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA announced it has named Chelle Travis as its next executive director. Travis will succeed Tim Lawrence, who has been executive director of SkillsUSA for the past 19 years. Travis will take the helm of SkillsUSA in November 2019. “Chelle Travis, as the fourth-ever leader of SkillsUSA, embodies the dynamic and progressive leadership to expand […]
Kristle Bollans Named to NABC Board
The National Auto Body Council has named Kristle Bollans, Director of Replacement Accounts for the Hertz Corporation, to its board of directors filling an open position. Bollans has been with The Hertz Corporation for 16 years, holding positions in both the Airport and Off Airport Divisions. In her current role, Bollans oversees a large team […]
Holly Wolfe Named Managing Director at NASTF
The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) has hired Holly Wolfe, of Wolfe Strategies, LLC, as Managing Director. Wolfe will be spearheading several outreach initiatives for NASTF as well as overseeing the Communications and Heavy-Duty teams. Wolfe will also serve as the primary liaison for NASTF’s continuing interactions with associations and other industry stakeholders in […]
Fred Iantorno Named VP, Internet of Things at VeriFacts
Verifacts Automotive LLC announced that Fred Iantorno has joined the company as vice president, IoT (Internet of Things), effective immediately. In his new role, Iantorno will support and expand Verifacts’ Verified Quality (VQ) services, that use the company’s patented technology for measurement and reporting. “Fred Iantorno is a connectivity pioneer in the collision repair industry […]