The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced the election of Bryan Robinson, North American Manager National Accounts at PPG Industries to its Board of Trustees. Robinson has been in the collision repair industry for several decades. He joins CIF from PPG where he has worked for over 25 years in various positions. PPG is a longtime […]
Carl Brabander Named Head of Global Franchising Development at Fix Network World
Fix Network World announced the appointment of Carl Brabander, former Vice President of Marketing to the new senior role of Head of Global Franchising Development, that was effective January 1. Brabander joined Fix Auto Canada as Vice President of Marketing in 2014 and has since led global marketing, advertising and brand strategies that have helped […]
IIHS Announces State Farm’s Angela Sparks to Chair 2019 Board of Directors
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced the election of Angela Sparks as the 2019 chair of its Board of Directors. She is the third woman to head the IIHS Board since the Institute’s 1959 founding. Sparks is vice president and actuary, State Farm Insurance Companies. She succeeds William L. Windsor Jr., who served as […]
ETI Names Greg Potter CTO, Announces Executive Director Search
Potter’s new role champions technical advisory content and IP protection for members. The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) announced the naming of Greg Potter as Chief Technology Officer, and the commencement of a search for an Executive Director. In the newly created CTO position, Potter will drive ETI’s purpose of enabling the success of its […]
Jack Caldwell Passes Away
California shop owner served in leadership positions on numerous state and national collision repair organizations. On Saturday February 2, John “Jack” Caldwell passed away at the age of 85 years old. Caldwell is survived by three children, Kevin. Kerry, Kelly, six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Caldwell was the founder of Autobody by Caldwell in […]
CARSTAR Announces Leadership Realignment
CARSTAR announced a company-wide leadership realignment and promotions as it plans for growth. Following a record year of performance, CARSTAR has plans to accelerate its growth as it enters its 30th year of business. Understanding that performance drives growth, CARSTAR is aligning the EDGE operational platform and insurance sales efforts under one strategic direction, better positioning […]
Mark Lindner Named Chief Revenue Officer at PartsTrader
PartsTrader announced the appointment of Mark Lindner as Chief Revenue Officer, a new role within the company. Prior to joining PartsTrader, Mark was Chief Revenue Officer at Estify, Inc. In this new role, Mark will spearhead the company’s strategic sales and marketing growth initiatives that deliver compelling results for insurance carriers. “Mark is a seasoned […]
Emilio Perez Named Wedge Clamp U.S. Technical Sales Manager
Wedge Clamp announced the hiring of Emilio Perez as its new U.S. Technical Sales Manager. Perez, a certified collision repair technician, has been a fan and user of the Wedge Clamp system for almost 16 years, and a part-time agent and trainer for Wedge Clamp. Effective Feb. 1, Perez became the company’s first full-time U.S. […]
CIECA Announces 2019 Board Officers
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) has announced that its Board of Trustees has elected the following officers for 2019: Chairman: Steve Betley, Insurance Auto Auctions Vice Chair: Kim DeVallance Caron, Enterprise Holdings Treasurer: Jeff Schroder, Car-Part.com Secretary: Michael Naoom, Safelite Solutions Past Chair: Clint Marlow, Allstate Insurance These officers will serve on CIECA’s […]
Peter Bains Named Territory Manager at Uniparts OEM Canada
Uniparts OEM Canada announced that Peter Bains has joined their sales team as Territory Manager, British Columbia. Bains brings over 15 years’ experience in project management, executive management, business development, supply management, coaching & training. He began his career in the industry with National Car Rental where he worked on business development for collision centers […]