The Auto Care Association announced the addition of Gabrielle Hopkins as vice president, federal affairs. Hopkins joins the Auto Care Association’s government affairs department, where she will assist in the leadership of the department. The new role will task Hopkins with identifying legislative initiatives for the association to pursue and recommending advocacy efforts on both […]
Rich Garcia Named Chief Financial Officer at OEConnection
OEConnection (OEC) announced the appointment of Rich Garcia as its new Chief Financial Officer. Garcia will be responsible for leading the company’s financial operations in conjunction with providing strategic financial direction. He will oversee the global accounting and finance teams, including responsibility for financial reporting, treasury, tax, business development, purchasing and business information systems functions. […]
Terrence Hahn Officially Joins Axalta As Chief Executive Officer Today
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE : AXTA ) today announced that Terrence Hahn has officially joined the Company as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Charlie Shaver, who will continue at Axalta as Non-Executive Chairman. Hahn will also serve on Axalta’s Board of Directors, expanding the Board’s size from eight to nine Directors. Axalta previously announced this […]
Marty Hollingshead to Join Executive Committee of Automotive Recyclers Association
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that its Nominating Committee has selected Marty Hollingshead, President of Northlake Auto Recyclers in Hammond, Ind. as its nominee for Association Secretary for 2018-2019. Hollingshead brings decades of experience in the industry to the Association’s Executive Committee. He will be formally confirmed by the ARA Board of Directors during […]
Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists Adds Two Executives to Corporate Team
Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists, LLC (AWRS) announced the addition of two key members to their Corporate staff. Jason Yarbrough, a former franchise owner, will assume the role as Franchise Relations Manager and Mike Perkins, as the new Director of Business Development. Yarbrough has been a part of AWRS since 2005. Throughout his time, Yarbrough’s efforts […]
Don Keenan Services Announced
Services have been announced for Don Keenan, who passed away on August 9. A viewing will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21 at the Donohue Funeral Home at 3300 West Chester Pike in Newtown Square, Pa. Another viewing will be held at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Media, at 9:30-10:20 a.m. on […]
Shaver Named New CEO for AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals Pending Completion of Sale
Axalta CEO, who is stepping down in September, will lead business spun off to The Carlyle Group and GIC. Shaver led Axalta during transition from DuPont to Carlyle ownership and eventual public offering. As part of the strategy to separate Specialty Chemicals from its Paints and Coatings business, AkzoNobel announced in March 2018 that it […]
National Auto Body Council Opens Nominations for Board of Directors
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced it is now accepting nominations for seven open seats for its Board of Directors. Deadline for nominations is, September 1. Board candidates may be self-nominated or an industry professional nominated by three members of the National Auto Body Council (NABC). To qualify, the nominee must be either an […]
Don Keenan, Former CEO of Keenan Auto Body and Past Chair of SCRS, Passes Away
Don Keenan, former CEO of Keenan Auto Body, passed away Thursday, August 9 at the age of 64. Keenan was a participant in numerous industry groups. Keenan graduated from Penn State University in 1975, and received his Masters Degree in Education from Arizona State University in 1978. In 1979 Don joined his father in the […]
LKQ Appoints Three New Board Members
LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today announced that it has appointed Meg Ann Divitto, John William Mendel, and Jody Greenstone Miller to its Board of Directors effective August 5, 2018. Joseph M. Holsten, Chairman of LKQ Corporation, stated, “Our three new directors complement and enhance our Board with skills and experiences in such areas as automotive technology, […]