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State Farm’s Teresa Candiloro Joins CAPA Board of Directors

January 6, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) has elected Teresa Candiloro to its board of directors, the nonprofit collision repair parts certification organization announced Dec. 22. Candiloro is a property and casualty claims consultant with State Farm Insurance. She previously served as an estimatics section manager with the insurer and holds the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Certified Automotive Parts Association, People, State Farm

MOTOR Information Systems President Jeff Nosek Promoted to Deputy Group Head of Hearst Transportation

January 5, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

MOTOR Information Systems President Jeff Nosek was promoted to deputy group head of Hearst Transportation, effective Jan. 1. Nosek will continue serving as president of MOTOR, the automotive parts and repair data provider, while assuming group-level responsibilities across Hearst Transportation’s automotive businesses. He will report to Sean Lanagan, president of Hearst Transportation. Hearst Transportation includes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hearst Transportation, Motor Information Systems, People

Robert Aldridge Promoted to Director of Sales at ProColor Collision

December 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision announced it has promoted Robert Aldridge to director of sales, effective immediately. Aldridge, who joined ProColor Collision in 2023 as field sales and performance manager, will lead national account management and insurance carrier relationships. He reports to Lou Berman, vice president of sales and operations for Fix Network USA and ProColor Collision. “Robert’s […]

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Clark Plucinski, Collision Repair Industry Leader, Passed Away at 75

December 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Over a 50+ year career in the collision industry, multi-shop owner later led CREF and CAPA. Clark Plucinski, a collision repair industry veteran who spent five decades advocating for workforce development and education, passed away Nov. 29, after a long battle with cancer. He was 75. Plucinski served as executive director of the Collision Repair […]

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Nancy Pierce Named CEO at GEICO

December 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Todd Combs departs for role at JPMorgan. Adam Johnson appointed president of Berkshire Hathaway’s consumer products, service and retailing businesses including automotive. Berkshire Hathaway announced today that Nancy L. Pierce has been name chief executive officer of GEICO, effective immediately. Todd A. Combs is exiting the role to join JPMorgan Chase & Co. Pierce, who […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Berkshire Hathaway Automotive, GEICO, People

Mike Tumanov Named VP of Strategy & Innovation at VIVE Collision

November 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

VIVE Collision has promoted Mike Tumanov to vice president of strategy and innovation, the collision repair company announced today. Tumanov, who joined VIVE Collision in 2024 as director of strategic initiatives, has led the company’s virtual estimating and contact center operations. In his new role, he will continue overseeing strategic initiatives across the organization. “Mike […]

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Allan Pavlick Elected Chairman of Automotive Lift Institute

November 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Allan Pavlick of Stertil-Koni has been elected chairman of the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Board of Directors for a one-year term, the lift safety organization announced. The board elected Pavlick at its annual meeting Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, Nev. Jim Zuber of Challenger Lifts was elected to complete an unfinished board term. The board […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive LIft Institute, Board of Directors, People

NABC Elects Three New Board Members

November 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council elected three new board members and re-elected four others during its annual meeting Nov. 7 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Newly elected board members include: Ed Salamy, executive director of the Automotive Body Parts Association Kristen Alexander, director of sales and marketing at United Recyclers Group James Glenn, […]

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Shannon Nordstrom Named President of Automotive Recyclers Association

November 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Shannon Nordstrom, vice president and general manager of Nordstrom’s Automotive in Garretson, S.D., was confirmed as president of the Automotive Recyclers Association on Oct. 17 during the organization’s 82nd annual convention in Birmingham, Ala. Nordstrom has served on the association’s executive committee since 2022 and has chaired its certification committee since 2002. “I stand here […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, Board of Directors, People

Focus Advisors Adds Staff, Promotes Executives

November 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Focus Advisors announced several leadership changes October 30 as the collision repair M&A advisory firm works to handle increased deal activity and expand into adjacent automotive aftermarket sectors. The firm promoted Chris Lane to president and managing partner after 10 years with the company. Lane previously held leadership roles in strategy and deal structuring. John […]

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