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B&R Auto Enters Arizona, Expands in Oregon with Three Acquisitions

January 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto recycler also announces new executive appointment. B&R Auto, the provider of recycled automotive parts and a portfolio company of Highview Capital, LLC today announced the acquisitions of American Auto Recycling, New Way Auto Sales & Parts and Charlie’s Towing. The acquisitions of American Auto and New Way expand B&R’s business into Arizona, while the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Arizona, B&R Auto, Oregon, People

Terry Fortner Named Executive Director at CAPA

January 3, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced Terry Fortner has succeeded Clark Plucinski as the non-profit standard setting and certification organization’s Executive Director. Fortner assumed the role January 1. Fortner brings with him over four decades of leadership experience and an intimate knowledge of the automotive aftermarket. After thirty-two years in leadership at Nationwide Insurance, Fortner […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, People

Best Buy Exec Damien Harmon Joins Driven Brands Board of Directors

January 3, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Driven Brands Holdings (NASDAQ: DRVN) announced the election of Damien Harmon to its Board of Directors, effective January 1. Harmon will also serve as a member of the Compensation Committee. “We’re thrilled to have Damien join our Board,” said Jonathan Fitzpatrick, CEO and President of Driven Brands. “His deep experience in competitive and evolving retail […]

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Quality Collision Group Acquires MSO with 9 Collision Repair Centers in Utah

January 2, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Quality Collision Group (QCG)  announced the acquisition of Cascade Collision Repair, a Utah-based multiple shop operator (MSO). The addition of Cascade’s nine locations brings the total number of repair facilities under the Quality Collision Group banner to 62. This strategic move is built on a shared vision, with a commitment to use OEM parts and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Board of Directors, People, Quality Collision Group, Utah

Michel Poirier to Lead Aftersales and Customer Experience Division at Hyundai

December 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hyundai Motor America has appointed Michel Poirier as vice president of aftersales and customer experience, a new division for Hyundai. In support of the company’s customer experience (CX) strategy, the new division includes both the retail and aftersales functions to streamline CX efforts and increase efficiencies. Retail experience responsibilities include dealership training and customer satisfaction […]

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Texas Collision Centers Announces Leadership Promotions, Opens Two Locations

December 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Texas Collision Centers announced two staff promotions and its expansion to nine locations in the Dallas Fort-Worth Metroplex. The company announced the promotion of Shyllo Michaelis to the position of Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and Mike Devendorf to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Shyllo Michaelis, whose role has been paramount in the Texas Collision Centers family […]

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LKQ Corporation Announces Two Leadership Appointments

December 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Following last week’s announcement by LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) that Justin Jude, the Company’s current Senior Vice President and President of its Wholesale – North America segment, has been appointed to serve as LKQ’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from January 1 until he officially succeeds Dominick Zarcone as President and Chief Executive […]

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Jennifer Bergeron Named Chief Growth Officer at TechForce Foundation

November 29, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Non-profit also welcomes new board members. The TechForce Foundation announced the appointment of Jennifer Bergeron as its first Chief Growth Officer. In addition, TechForce welcomed Dave Smith, Bill Willetts, and Matt Hartford to its Board of Directors. “This is a time of exciting growth for TechForce Foundation,” states Angie Babin, Chair of the TechForce Foundation […]

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Justin Jude to Succeed Dominick Zarcone as LKQ President and CEO Next Year

November 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Company announces executive leadership succession plan. LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) today announced that Dominick Zarcone, current President and Chief Executive Officer, has informed the Company’s Board of Directors of his intention to retire from his role effective June 30, 2024. The Board has unanimously selected Justin Jude, the Company’s current Senior Vice President and President […]

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Dean Fisher Joins CrashBay as Board Advisor

November 9, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

CrashBay announced the addition of Dean Fisher to its team as a distinguished board advisor. Fisher is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with a remarkable career in the automotive and collision repair sector. Fisher retired from his role as collision president at Driven Brands at the end of 2022. John Harvey, CrashBay Founder & CEO, […]

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