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Brian Gallamore Named New Manager for NABC First Responder Training Program

August 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council has appointed Brian Gallamore as program manager for its First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.) program, replacing George Avery, who is retiring after 13 years leading the initiative. Gallamore, a career firefighter who most recently served as Special Operations Captain for the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, will oversee the […]

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Collision Repair and Automotive Service Students Elected National Student Officers at SkillsUSA

August 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fourteen career and technical education (CTE) students from across the nation, including those studying collision repair and automotive service, have been elected to serve as the 2025–26 SkillsUSA National Officer Team. Representing both high school and college/ postsecondary divisions, these leaders will advocate for over 444,000 SkillsUSA members nationwide. Throughout their term, they will help […]

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Senate Committee Advances Nominee to Lead NHTSA

August 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee voted 16-12 last Wednesday to advance Jonathan Morrison, President Trump’s nominee to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to the Automotive Service Association (ASA), Morrison, who would oversee federal vehicle safety regulations and enforcement, told the committee during his confirmation hearing that comprehensive safety regulations […]

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CAPA Adds Three Board Members, Names Interim Leadership

July 31, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Clark Plucinski, chair of the nonprofit standard setting organization for the last 14 years, has stepped down from the role and will serve as immediate past chair. The Certified Automotive Parts Association elected three new board members and appointed interim leadership positions, the automotive parts certification organization announced Wednesday. Mike Dolabi of Parts Authority, Seth […]

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Repairify Hires VP of Sales, Promotes Two Executives

July 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Repairify announced it hired Jennifer Hawxhurst as vice president of sales, field sales leader, and promoted two existing executives to expanded roles. The company promoted Aubrey Dahl to senior vice president of global sales operations and Andy Noyes to vice president of sales, strategic accounts. Hawxhurst brings more than 10 years of automotive industry experience […]

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Boyd Group’s Mario Dimovski Named Head of Global Plastic Repair Alliance Council

July 16, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mario Dimovski, director of circular repair and innovation at the Boyd Group, has been appointed to lead the Global Plastic Repair Alliance Council, Plasnomic announced Tuesday. The council comprises industry leaders focused on establishing global standards for plastic repair practices in the collision repair industry. “Mario’s leadership, vision and global perspective make him uniquely qualified […]

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Equipment & Tool Institute Names Winston Lee Interim Executive Director

July 16, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Equipment & Tool Institute (ETI) has named Winston Lee as interim executive director following the June 30 retirement of Brian Plott, who led the automotive aftermarket organization for six years. Lee, who previously served as managing director of ETI Europe, assumed the interim role July 1. The board will evaluate the organization’s needs before […]

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CCC Appoints Tech Leader Barak Eilam to Board of Directors

July 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Experienced executive brings expertise in enterprise software and scalable AI. CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (NASDQ: CCCS) announced the appointment of Barak Eilam to its Board of Directors. A seasoned technology executive and former CEO of NICE Ltd., Eilam brings more than two decades of experience in enterprise software, artificial intelligence (AI) and customer-engagement technologies. […]

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MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Hires Search Firm for President

July 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers has hired executive search firm APA Search to find its next president as current president Paul McCarthy prepares to become CEO of the parent organization. McCarthy will move to CEO of MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, in January 2026. “We are excited to work with APA Search to identify a visionary and […]

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Fredrik Westin Named CFO at AkzoNobel

July 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel NV announced it has appointed Fredrik Westin as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026, replacing Maarten de Vries, who will retire after completing his second four-year term. Since May 2020, Westin, 52, served as CFO and executive vice president at Autoliv Inc., the automotive safety systems company He has more than 25 years […]

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