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William Fawcett Named Maryland’s Associate Commissioner for Property and Casualty

October 17, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maryland Insurance Administration Commissioner Kathleen A. Birrane has appointed William Fawcett as associate commissioner for property and casualty for the Maryland Insurance Administration. Fawcett will oversee the Insurance Administration’s Property and Casualty Division, which comprises a rates and forms review unit and a complaints unit. By law, all insurance companies that sell property, casualty, surety, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Maryland, Maryland Insurance Administration, People

Opus IVS Announces Key Sales and Operational Executive Changes

October 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Opus IVS announced changes in the company’s sales and operational leadership team to further enhance its global market presence. Bill O’Brien, previously the VP of Global Mechanical Diagnostic Sales, will now serve as the Executive Director of Global Development. Throughout his career, O’Brien has consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to identify strategic customers, secure significant […]

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Heidi Petz Elected CEO at Sherwin-Willaims Effective January 1

October 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) announced that its Board of Directors has elected Heidi G. Petz to serve as the Company’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2024. Ms. Petz, 48, who has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Sherwin-Williams for the last two years, will assume the CEO duties currently […]

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Max Malaret Named Vice President of Claims at Plymouth Rock Assurance

October 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation announced that Max Malaret has joined its Independent Agency Auto Group as Vice President of Claims. In this role, Malaret will lead the Physical Damage team and provide oversight to claims training and leadership development, and drive strategic direction for claims operations. He will also hold responsibility for the subrogation and […]

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Hertz Corporation’s Kristle Bollans Joins Collision Repair Education Foundation Board of Directors

October 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced Kristle Bollans, Senior Director of Replacement Accounts for The Hertz Corporation, to its Board of Directors. “The Foundation is thrilled to have Kristle join our Board of Directors,” shares CREF Executive Director Brandon Eckenrode. “Her industry experience will certainly be a major asset, and I look forward to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Hertz, People

IAA’s Mark Helvenston Joins SkillsUSA Board of Directors

October 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mark Helvenston, vice president, industry relations and alliance partnerships for IAA, an RB Global company, was recently elected to serve as a business and industry representative on the SkillsUSA Board of Directors. “It is my honor to serve on the SkillsUSA board of directors and take a more influential role in helping to deliver the […]

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Tim Knavish Elected PPG Chairman and CEO

September 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Michael McGarry to retire as Executive Chairman. PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected PPG president and chief executive officer (CEO), Tim Knavish, 58, as chair of the company’s Board of Directors and CEO, effective Oct. 1. Knavish succeeds Michael McGarry, 65, who served as chairman and CEO from 2016 to […]

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Adam Nebeker Named Chief Operating Officer at Dent Wizard

September 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dent Wizard International, the provider of vehicle reconditioning services in North America, recently hired Adam Nebeker as chief operating officer. As COO, Nebeker will lead Dent Wizard’s operational teams. Those reporting to Nebeker include four Operations divisional VPs, the VP of Hail and the VP of Operational Engineering. Additionally, he will join Dent Wizard’s senior […]

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Jeff Parent Named Chief Operating Officer at AutoNation

September 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) announced the appointment of Jeff Parent as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With extensive experience in senior executive roles spanning sales, supply chain management, and business strategy, Parent brings a wealth of expertise to lead the company’s operational and strategic initiatives. Parent’s start date is expected to be October 16, […]

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Governors Highway Safety Association Supports Lower State BAC Limits in New Roadway Safety Priorities

September 19, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Association members also reelect Barbara Rooney, Director of the California Office of Traffic Safety, as Chair. Amid a recent surge in traffic deaths and dangerous driving behaviors, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has updated the Policies and Priorities that guide the organization’s work to prevent traffic crashes, injuries and deaths on U.S. roads. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Governors Highway Safety Association, Impaired Driving, legislation, People

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