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Caliber’s Paul Krauss Elected to I-CAR Board of Directors

August 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) Board of Directors announced the election of Paul Krauss, Executive Vice President of Caliber Collision Centers, to serve a three-year term filling the Board’s open Large MSO Collision Repair seat. The Board’s election process concluded on July 25 and Krauss will assume his new role immediately following […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Boyd Group, Caliber, I-CAR, People

John Catalano Jr. Joins URG Board

August 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The United Recyclers Group (URG) announced the addition of John Catalano Jr. to its Board of Directors. Catalano is a 3rd generation auto recycler, co-owner of Bionic Auto Parts & Sales Inc, alongside his cousin Anthony Catalano. He started in the industry 26 years ago and has worked in every department of the business. John […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, People, United Recyclers Group

Randy Termeer Named President of Property and Casualty Insurance at USAA

July 29, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

USAA announced that Randy Termeer has been named President, Property and Casualty Insurance. Termeer joined USAA in 2017 as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Auto Insurance. Most recently, he led USAA’s acquisition of Noblr, launched Small Business Insurance and the SafePilot program. Termeer brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the […]

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Axalta Reports Sales Up 9.6% in Second Quarter Compared to 2021

July 27, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Refinish sales increased 6% to $491.1 million. Announces CEO transition. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30 as well as the departure of CEO Robert Bryant at the end of August. The company reported that second quarter net sales were $1,234.9 million, an increase of 9.6% […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Earnings, People

BendPak Announces Senior Leadership Succession Plan

July 26, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Don Henthorn becomes chairman emeritus, Jeff Kritzer promoted to president and CEO. BendPak, Inc., the global manufacturer and marketer of vehicle service equipment and specialty consumer products, announced changes to its executive team effective August 3. President Don Henthorn, who has led the company since establishing it in 1965, will take on a more limited […]

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David Merrell Named VP of National Sales at Original One Parts

July 19, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Brian Driehorst promoted to Senior Vice President of Global Procurement. Original One Parts, LLC, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, today announced that veteran automotive sales leader David Merrell has joined the company as Vice President of National Sales. In addition to adding Merrell to the company, Original One Parts has also promoted Brian Driehorst […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Kinderhook Industries, Original One Parts, People

Mohan Mahadevan Named Chief Science Officer to Lead AI Research at Tractable

July 18, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tractable announced the hire of a new Chief Science Officer, Mohan Mahadevan, to lead the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) development and research. Mahadevan, former Head of Computer Vision and Machine Learning (Robotics Applications) at Amazon, will lead the company’s development and application of AI to challenges in the automotive and property sectors, where its solutions […]

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ASE Hosts 50th Anniversary Celebration

July 8, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Past Chairmen in attendance at Board of Governors event. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) hosted its Board of Governors meeting in Herndon, Virginia. The event had extra special meaning as many past ASE chairmen were in attendance as special guests to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ASE. The following ASE chairmen, dating […]

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Gregoire Poux-Guillaume to Become AkzoNobel’s New Chief Executive Officer on November 1

June 28, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced that Gregoire Poux-Guillaume will become the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as of November 1. He will succeed Thierry Vanlancker, who has been CEO and member of the Board of Management since 2017, and whose term of office is coming to an end. Gregoire (52), a French national, is an international business […]

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Christina Pletnewski Named Chief Marketing Officer at Safelite

June 24, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite announced the appointment of Christina Pletnewski to Chief Marketing Officer. “Christina’s journey since joining our business in 2016 as Vice President of Marketing demonstrates her vast talent and ability to manage multiple key areas of our business successfully,” said Renee Cacchillo, Safelite’s President and CEO. As Vice President, Pletnewski led TV creative and media, […]

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