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Scott Sinclair Promoted to Director of I-CAR Canada

September 1, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

I-CAR Canada has promoted Scott Sinclair to director, moving the program’s business development manager into strategic and operational leadership of Canada’s collision repair training and recognition body. “Scott’s extensive industry experience and leadership have helped him build credibility within the collision sector and among I-CAR customers. I have great confidence in Scott’s ability to guide […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, I-CAR Canada, People

CAPA Elects Caliber, GEICO Executives to Board of Directors

August 26, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) elected two new members to its board of directors, the nonprofit crash parts standard-setting and certification organization announced Aug. 25. Joining the board are Scott Simpson, senior vice president of central operations at Caliber Collision, and Taylor Davis, senior director of physical damage at GEICO. CAPA writes the certification […]

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

State Farm’s Tom Bergeron Joins Plasnomic Plastic Repair Alliance Council

August 26, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tom Bergeron, manager of State Farm’s Vehicle Research Facility, has joined Plasnomic’s Plastic Repair Alliance Council, the organization announced Aug. 25. Bergeron is the fourth insurer representative to join the council since January, following Allstate Auto Technical Claims Director Mike Bundra in January, Allianz UK Network Manager Michael Golding in February and GEICO Senior Director […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Global Plastic Repair Alliance Council, People, Plasnomic, State Farm

Doan Group Names Ken Loose Vice President of Enterprise Partnerships

August 26, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Doan Group, a national provider of auto, specialty vehicle, heavy equipment and property appraisal and adjusting services, announced Aug. 25 that Ken Loose has joined the company as vice president of enterprise partnerships. Loose, who brings more than two decades of claims and appraisal industry experience, will work with the Covington, Ga.-based company and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, SCA Appraisal, The Doan Group

Women’s Industry Network Opens Applications for 2027 Board of Directors

August 25, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Application window runs through Sept. 15. Onboarding begins in November ahead of a January 2027 term start. The Women’s Industry Network is accepting applications for seats on its Board of Directors through Sept. 15, the organization announced Aug. 25. Selected candidates will begin onboarding in November, and their terms will officially begin in January 2027. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, People, Women's Industry Network

Amica Chief Claims Officer Sean Welch to Retire, Acel Silva Named Successor

August 25, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Amica Mutual Insurance Company announced Aug. 24 that Sean Welch, senior vice president and chief claims officer, will retire at the end of the year after 41 years with the Lincoln, R.I.-based insurer. Acel Silva, a 23-year Amica claims veteran, will succeed him effective Dec. 1. “Sean’s impact on Amica extends far beyond the Claims […]

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PPG Appoints Segment Leaders

August 24, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Automotive Refinish Head Chancey Hagerty to Lead Performance Coatings PPG (NYSE: PPG) has appointed three senior executives to lead its global reportable business segments, giving global automotive refinish coatings head Chancey Hagerty responsibility for the entire Performance Coatings segment effective Sept. 1. Hagerty will continue to lead the global automotive refinish coatings business while taking […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, PPG, Refinish

3M Automotive Aftermarket President Dave Gunderson to Retire, Chad Carney Named Successor

August 24, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dave Gunderson will retire as president of 3M’s Automotive Aftermarket Division on Oct. 1 after 38 years with the company, 3M announced Aug. 21. Chad M. Carney has been named his successor. Gunderson joined 3M in 1988 and held roles in global business leadership, operations and technical engineering across several 3M divisions and geographies, among […]

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Josh Cox Named CEO at Wesco Group as Co-Founder Lloyd White Retires

August 21, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Josh Cox has become chief executive officer of Wesco Group, succeeding co-founder Lloyd White, who is retiring as CEO, the Lynnwood, Wash.-based specialty distributor said Aug. 19. White will remain on the company’s board. Wesco said its purchase of National Coatings & Supplies expanded the company’s footprint to more than 400 locations across North America. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Coatings & Supplies, People, Wesco Group

John Gordon Named Interim CEO of Fenix Parts as Bill Stevens Retires

August 21, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fenix Parts has appointed John Gordon interim chief executive officer, succeeding Bill Stevens, who is retiring after more than eight years with the automotive recycler. Stevens will remain with the company as an investor, advisor and board member. Gordon brings more than 35 years of business experience and has held C-suite positions and led growth […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fenix Parts, People, Stellex Capital Management

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