Thatcham Research, the UK-based motor insurers’ automotive research cetner, announced that Peter Shaw, it’s Chief Executive from 2011 until June 2018, passed away on January 24. In a statement, Thatcham Research said, “It is with great sadness that we have to announce that Peter Shaw, Chief Executive of Thatcham Research (2011 – 2018) passed away […]
Les Pawlowski Named General Manager of Symach Canada
Les Pawlowski has been appointed as Symach General Manager in Canada, overseeing and supporting its activities in the region. His more than 20 years-experience in International trade and business development in the Automotive Aftermarket and 12 years in Automotive Refinish has led him to collaborate with Symach in the expansion of the brand in Canada […]
ATMC Announces 2019 Officers and Directors
The ASE Training Managers Council (ATMC) announced the new officers and members for its 2019 Board of Directors. The new Chair is Jim Goepfrich, Owner, JAD Enterprises; Vice Chair is Laura Lyons, President, ATech Training; Treasurer is Ken Benson, Training Field Operations Manager, Subaru of America Training; and Secretary is Tim Zilke, President-CEO, National Institute […]
ASE Education Foundation Names 2019 Officers and Board Members
The ASE Education Foundation announced the officers for its 2019 Board of Directors. The new Chair is Lenora Jackson, Manager, Technical Training Operations, American Honda Motor Co. Vice Chair Chris Wallace is the Technical Training Integration Manager at General Motors. Ted Hood, Director of Sales and Marketing – NAPA AutoCare Division, Genuine Parts Company, is […]
ASE Announces 2019 Officers
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced the officers for its 2019 Board of Directors. The new Chair is Tom Trisdale, Vice President, Product Quality and Service Support, Toyota Motor Sales. Bobby Bassett, North American National Training Manager, Gates Corporation, is Vice Chair; Mark Polke, Director of Workshop Concepts, North America, Robert […]
Sal Parente Named Executive Vice President of Sales at Global Finishing Solutions
Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) announced the appointment of Sal Parente to the newly created position of Executive Vice President of Sales. Parente will oversee the company’s aerospace, automotive refinish and industrial sales business units. “The addition of this new executive management role will provide our organization with leadership, support and experience to assist us in […]
Frank LaViola Named Senior Sales and Marketing Consultant at AirPro Diagnostics
AirPro Diagnostics announced the hiring of Frank LaViola as Senior Sales & Marketing Consultant. LaViola brings with him over 25 years of experience in the collision repair industry working nationally with quality repairers, OEM’s and other vendors in relationship development, performance reporting and development of industry KPI’s. “I am excited to join Lonnie Margol, Chuck […]
Gay Brown Named Vice Chairman at Industrial Finishes & Systems
Industrial Finishes & Systems Inc., the distributor of automotive paint, equipment and supplies, announced the appointment of Gay Brown as Vice Chairman. As the daughter of Industrial Finishes Chairman, Stuart Barr, Brown has extensive experience in the business and has previously filled many roles at the company. Industrial Finishes & Systems is a privately-held company […]
AASA Board of Governors Welcomes New Vice Chairmen and Governors for 2019
Marc Blackman of Gold Eagle begins second term as AASA chairman. Enrico Manuele, regional president, Automotive Aftermarket North America, Robert Bosch LLC, and Eric Sills, president and CEO, Standard Motor Products Inc., will serve as 2019 first and second vice chairmen respectively of the Board of Governors of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). Marc […]
Chris Nichols Appointed Vice President of Sales and Strategic Initiatives at Assured Performance
Assured Performance announced the appointment of Chris Nichols as Vice President of Sales and Strategic Initiatives. Nichols will assume responsibility for all sales activities, new product and service line introduction, and strategic growth initiatives. Nichols has been in the collision and automotive coatings space for over 25 years and most recently held roles at FinishMaster […]