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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

Carl Anderson Appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Axalta

July 20, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) announced that Carl Anderson has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 14. Anderson will succeed Sean Lannon, who will be leaving the Company to pursue other opportunities. Anderson is a seasoned financial executive with decades of corporate strategy and financial leadership experience in the […]

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Highline Warren New Lifetime Trustee for University of the Aftermarket Foundation

July 19, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) welcomes Highline Warren, the manufacturer and distributor of automotive consumable and maintenance products, as a new lifetime trustee. The lifetime trustee designation is reserved for exceptional donors who support the foundation’s mission of providing scholarships and funding for educational programs that strengthen the motor vehicle aftermarket. Zach Miller, […]

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Mike Quinn Named Chief Global Development Officer at AirPro Diagnostics to Lead European Expansion

July 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Josh McFarlin named President and COO. AirPro Diagnostics, the provider of remote diagnostics, scanning, programming, and ADAS calibration solutions, announced Michael Quinn, former President of AirPro, has been promoted to Chief Global Development Officer and will retain industry relations responsibilities. Josh McFarlin, former Executive Vice President Operations at AirPro Diagnostics, has been promoted to President […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Europe, People

Jeff Murray Named Chief Financial Officer at Boyd Group

July 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE:BYD) announced the appointment of Jeff Murray as Executive Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Murray has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer since January 1, 2023. “Since the beginning of 2023, Jeff has been able to seamlessly take on the position of Interim CFO, and we are pleased to […]

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Dr. Thomas Litzinger Named Aftermarket Industry Chair at Northwood University

July 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Northwood University announced Dr. Thomas Litzinger is its new industry chair of aftermarket education. “Dr. Thomas Litzinger has already made an impressive impact as executive director of the University of the Aftermarket and in the classroom. With Thomas now leading our academic aftermarket program, Northwood looks forward to further gains in serving the emerging talent […]

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Diamond Standard Parts’ Emmett Baker Passes Away

July 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Diamond Standard Parts announced the passing of William Emmett Baker on June 25 at the age of 68. Baker was a member of the Diamond Standard start up group and later served as Northeast Sales and Distribution manager at Diamond Standard’s Pittston, Pa distribution facility until his retirement. A visitation for Baker will be held […]

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