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Jim Kessler Named CEO at RB Global

August 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Company says Ann Fandozzi resigned due to failure to resolve executive compensation negotiation. RB Global, Inc. (NYSE:RBA) (TSE:RBA), formerly known as Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers, announced the appointment of Jim Kessler, most recently the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, as Chief Executive Officer. Kessler will also join RB Global’s Board of Directors. Megan Cash, most […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Ritchie Bros

Lincoln Electric CEO Christopher Mapes to Retire at Year End

July 31, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Steven Hedlund, the current Chief Operating Officer, to be named President and Chief Executive Officer. Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LECO) announced that Christopher L. Mapes, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who has served as President and CEO since 2012, will retire as President and CEO on December 31, and will be designated […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Lincoln Electric, People

ASA Announces New Board of Directors and Award Winners

July 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced changes to its Board of Directors following its Annual Business Meeting July 17 at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites in Indianapolis, Ind. ASA Chairman Scott Benavidez, AMAM, from Mr. B’s Paint & Body Shop Inc., is looking forward to working with the new leadership team. “As I look […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Meeting, Automotive Service Association, Awards, Board of Directors, People

Jeff McFadden Partners with Jeremy Lennox at Harvey’s Collision Centers

July 26, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dallas, Texas-based Harvey’s Collision Centers announced the addition of Jeff McFadden as their new partner, assuming the role of CEO and co-owner. With a career spanning 37 years in the industry, McFadden previously served as president of Service King Collision. “We are thrilled to welcome Jeff McFadden as our partner,” said Jeremy Lennox, owner of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Harvey's Collision Centers, People, Texas

Parker-Hannifin Corporation Executive Chairman Thomas Williams Joins Sherwin-Williams Board

July 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) announced that its Board of Directors elected Thomas L. Williams to the Board, effective July 18. Williams also was appointed to the Compensation and Management Development Committee of the Board. Sherwin-Williams’ Board now consists of ten members, including nine independent directors. Williams, 64, currently serves as Executive Chairman of Parker-Hannifin Corporation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Parker-Hannifin, People, Sherwin-Williams

Chris Roberts Joins PPG Board of Directors

July 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that Christopher N. Roberts III, executive vice president and general manager, global food and beverage, Ecolab Inc., has been elected to its board of directors, effective Oct. 18, 2023. Roberts will serve on the Audit Committee and the Sustainability and Innovation Committee of PPG’s board. Roberts has served in his current role […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, People, PPG Industries

Jennifer Keaton Named Director of Government Affairs at Auto Care Association

July 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association today announced the addition of Jennifer Keaton as its new director of government affairs. Keaton will work within a four-person department advocating on behalf of the automotive aftermarket with federal and state legislators as well as relevant regulatory agencies. Her role is critical in ensuring the management of state legislation and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, People

LKQ Europe Acquires Commercial Parts Distributor in UK and Ireland

July 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Marks entry into European aftermarket truck parts business. LKQ Europe has entered the truck parts business with the acquisition of Digraph, the UK’s leading independent aftermarket commercial parts distributor specializing in heavy goods vehicle (HGV), coach and bus parts. Following the transaction, Digraph will be integrated into the LKQ UK and Ireland group, alongside LKQ […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Europe, Heavy Duty Trucks, Ireland, LKQ Corporation, People, United Kingdom

David Simms Elected Secretary of CAWA Board of Directors

July 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

At the CAWA June Leadership & Educational Forum, David Simms, a NAPA multi store owner, was elected the 2024 Secretary to the Board of Directors. Other officers for the 2024 year include: Chair Tom Ogaz of the Parts Authority, Vice-Chair Wayne Schaack of the Pronto Network, Treasurer Dan Hanson, Jr. of Hanson Distributing Company and […]

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Doug Kelly Named President of Burke Porter Group’s New ADAS Division

July 20, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Burke Porter Group (BPG), a supplier of OEM end-of-line testing solutions, announced the appointment of industry veteran Doug Kelly as president of its newly created aftermarket business unit, expanding market opportunities for its advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration business. Kelly will report to CEO Jeffrey Moss. Kelly previously served as CEO of Repairify, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Burke Porter Group, People, Repairify

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