AR.Direct announced that Mike Cassata will consult with the company and serve as Director of Industry Relations and Technical Advisor for the company. “Mike brings a wealth of experience in the insurance, salvage and collision industries in all facets of the APD claims cycle. We are extremely fortunate to have Mike Cassata on board in […]
Bob Medved Joins Staff of PPG MVP Business Solutions
PPG announced the addition of Bob Medved to the Automotive Refinish SBU as a Business Solutions Manager within the MVP Business Solutions team. Prior to joining PPG Bob served as the Senior Account Manager/Industry Representative for S/P2, a company that helps the collision and auto insurance industries meet annual OSHA and EPA requirements by providing […]
Fix Auto World Announces Staff Appointments
David Lingham, Global Strategic Development for Fix Auto World announced the appointment of Nick Spiers as International Operations Manager for Fix Auto World, effective September 1st. Spiers will play a key role as Fix Auto expands its global activities, helping adapt Fix Auto’s model to local markets, working with local solutions providers and ensuring a […]
Fix Auto Australia Appoints National Operations Manager
Fix Auto Australia announced the appointment of Steve Taylor as National Operations Manager, effective today. In August, Fix Auto World announced that it has identified the collision repair shops that will form Fix Auto Australia’s initial network. The organization plans on announcing the official launch of the network in Australia in early 2017. Taylor is […]
Marvin Gillfillan Named VP BASF Automotive Refinish North America
Marvin Gillfillan has joined BASF as Vice President, Automotive Refinish Solutions, North America at its Southfield, Mich. location. “Marvin brings a wealth of global experience and knowledge of the automotive aftermarket,” said Chris Toomey, BASF SVP, Coatings Solutions NA. “His expertise in the automotive collision industry will be very beneficial to our customers.” A graduate […]
Management Changes at Canadian Collision Industry Forum
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced that Leanne Jefferies will be leaving AIA Canada at the end of August. Jefferies served for three years as Director of Collision Programs with responsibility for the management of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF). AIA Canada would like to thank Leanne for her time, energy and […]
Jack Rozint Appointed Vice President of Sales & Service of Mitchell International Auto Physical Damage Business Unit
Mitchell International today announced Jack Rozint has joined the company’s Auto Physical Damage (APD) business unit as Vice President of Sales & Service, Repair. An industry veteran, Rozint has more than 20 years of information service experience in the auto claims and collision industries. Most recently, he was with consulting firm RepairCar.com. Prior to RepairCar.com, […]
Tom Hudd Named Operations Manager at Thatcham Research’s Repair Technology Centre
Tom Hudd has been appointed as Operations Manager for the UK-based Thatcham Research’s Repair Technology Centre (RTC). He joins on 22 August and will report directly to Dean Lander, Head of Operations. Hudd will lead a team of 32 technical repair experts with a focus on continuing to offer customers unrivalled technical information and expertise […]
Ken Eagleson Named VP of US Insurance Programs at Accident Support Services International
Company launching collision reporting centers in the U.S. Accident Support Services International Ltd. (ASSI) announced the appointment of Kenneth Eagleson as Vice President of U.S. Insurance Programs. Eagleson, of Sandy Hook Conn., will assume responsibility for sales, marketing and business development with ASSI’s U.S. insurance carrier program. ASSI operates centralized collision reporting centers in Canada […]
Driven Brands’ Costa Becomes NACD Board Leadership Fellow
The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) has named Jose R. Costa, Group President for Charlotte-based Driven Brands, a Board Leadership Fellow, the highest standard of credentialing for corporate directors. The NACD Fellowship is a comprehensive program of study that empowers directors with the latest insights, intelligence and boardroom practices to stay at the forefront […]