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RDA Executive Director Robert McKenzie Passes Away

March 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Refinish Distributors Alliance announced that Robert McKenzie Jr., the organization’s executive director, passed away February 28 at the age of 61. It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Robert Mckenzie Jr. Executive Director of Refinish Distributors Alliance on February 28, 2023,” the organization said in a statement. “Robert […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Obituary, People, Refinish Distributors Alliance

BendPak Announces Death of Gary Henthorn

March 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Son of BendPak founders established Dannmar, MaxJax and Garage Equipment Supply. Gary Henthorn, son of BendPak Inc. owners Don and Ginger Henthorn and himself the founder of automotive service equipment brands Dannmar, Garage Equipment Supply and MaxJax, died surrounded by family and friends at home Feb. 4, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. He […]

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Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Executive Committee

March 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced and introduce its newly appointed Executive Committee, which consists of seven industry professionals who are dedicated to supporting the future of the industry through engagement with collision schools and students. CREF’s 2023 Executive Committee includes: Chair Steve Schmidt (State Farm) Vice Chair Brenda Hogen (Parts Trader) Treasurer Stacy […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Trustees, Collision Repair Education Foundation, People

Tom Feeney to Join Crash Champions Board of Directors

February 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC announced today the appointment of Tom Feeney to its Board of Directors. Feeney has more than 45 years of leadership experience primarily in the automotive services industry, having most recently served as the President and CEO of Safelite Group , a multi-faceted vehicle glass and claims management service. During his 14-year tenure […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Belron, Board of Directors, Crash Champions, People, Safelite

Auto Innovators Names Wayne Weikel Vice President, State Affairs

February 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, the association that represents vehicle manufacturers, named Wayne Weikel as Vice President, State Affairs. He will lead the association’s 50-state advocacy network on policies related to electrification, franchise, right to repair, consumer privacy, data, autonomous vehicles among others. Weikel joined the association in 2012 and has worked in state capitals […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, People

TechForce Foundation Welcomes New Board Members and Officers

February 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The TechForce Foundation announced new officers to its Board of Directors for 2023 including Jon Vesely Vice Chair; Paul Halsch, Treasurer; David Ellis, Secretary; and Jennifer Maher as Ex-Officio Member. Angie Babin is returning as Chair/President. “Our new officers and board members bring a tremendous passion for our charitable mission along with a wide range […]

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Caliber President and CEO Mark Sanders Retiring after 36 years in Collision Repair Industry

February 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

David Simmons named incoming Caliber President and CEO. Caliber announced today that after 26 years with the organization, President and CEO Mark Sanders will retire and move into a special advisory role for the next 18 months, effective March 6. Sanders grew up in the collision repair industry working alongside his father, also an industry […]

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Amin Youssef Named Regional Vice President for Ontario at Fix Network Canada

February 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Network Canada announced Amin Youssef has joined the company as regional vice president responsible for the Ontario market. In this role, Youssef will serve as a promoter of Fix Network’s image and business interests. He will lead the management of partnerships and networks to advance the objectives of the company. “I’m thrilled to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Network Canada, Ontario, People

The Hartford’s Stefanie Zacchera Reelected HLDI Board Chair for 2023

February 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Stefanie Zacchera, vice president of personal lines data and analytics at The Hartford, will serve another year as chair of the Highway Loss Data Institute’s Board of Directors. Zacchera was reelected to the position after serving as chair in 2022. “It’s been an honor to serve as chair over the past year, and I am […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Highway Loss Data Institute, People, The Hartford

Progressive’s Scott Ziegler Elected Chair of IIHS Board of Directors

February 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Scott Wesley Ziegler, general manager of personal lines at Progressive Insurance, has been elected chair of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Board of Directors for 2023. Ziegler takes over from Stan McNaughton, president and chief executive officer of PEMCO, who remains on the Board. “The mission of preventing traffic deaths and injuries is deeply […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, People, Progressive Insurance

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