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Todd Dillender Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Caliber Collision

February 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Caliber announced the promotion of Todd Dillender from Executive Vice President, Operations to Chief Operating Officer of Caliber Collision, effective immediately. In this role, Dillender will be instrumental in driving market growth while delivering on Caliber’s purpose of Restoring the Rhythm of Your Life. Caliber saw significant growth during 2022, expanding its national footprint to […]

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Classic Collision Promotes Alexander Brinkman and Cody Johnson to VP of Mergers and Acquisitions

February 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the promotion of Alexander Brinkman and Cody Johnson to Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions. Brinkman joined the Classic team in March 2020 with 34 locations and Cody Johnson joined the following year in January 2021 with 57 locations nationwide. They have both played a major role in the organization’s growth […]

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ABRA VP of Franchise Development and Operations Mark Wahlin to Retire

February 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Former ABRA franchisee, and most recently, ABRA’s vice president of franchise services and operations, Mark Wahlin, has announced his retirement. Mark has been working in the collision repair industry for almost 50 years, where he has grown into an incredible leader and mentor. In December of 1987, Mark signed to be the first ABRA franchisee. […]

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Boyd Group’s Mario Dimovski to Return as an IBIS Ambassador

January 31, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) announced the appointment of Mario Dimovski as an IBIS Ambassador for the North American region to kickstart its 2023 schedule themed Sustainable Strategies for Success. The IBIS Ambassadors program is a collaboration between IBIS Worldwide and some of the global automotive collision repair industry’s most respected and recognized experts […]

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Michael Lloyd, Former CIECA Chair and California Casualty AVP of Material Damage Claims, Passes Away

January 31, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Michael Lloyd, whose career in the industry spanned over 50 years in both collision repair and auto insurance, passed away January 25 at the age of 69. Michael was born March 28, 1953, in Poplar Bluff, Mo, the middle child of three children. He learned car repair and body shop management from his father who […]

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Danny Rivera Named to Newly Created Chief Operating Officer Role at Driven Brands

January 26, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:DRVN) announced the appointment of Danny Rivera to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer effective February 20, 2023, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Fitzpatrick. Driven Brands is also pleased to welcome back Mo Khalid, who will succeed Rivera in the role of Executive Vice President & Group President, […]

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AASP Announces 2023-24 Executive Committee

January 20, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers elected its Executive Committee for 2023-24 during its Board of Directors meeting in Las Vegas during November.  Dan Sjolseth, owner of Superior Service Center/St. Paul Automotive (Eagan/Apple Valley/St. Paul, Minnesota), accepted the gavel and will serve as president of the AASP National Board. Sjolseth has represented Minnesota on the […]

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ASE Education Foundation Names New Officers, Board

January 20, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The ASE Education Foundation announced the officers for its 2023 board of directors. The officers and board members were elected during the foundation’s recent meeting held in San Diego. The new chair of the ASE Education Foundation is Trey Michael, director CTE and career pathways, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Serving as vice chair […]

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ASE Announces New Officers

January 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced its officers for its 2023 board of directors. The officers were elected during the annual ASE board meeting held in Arizona. Chair – Homer Hogg, vice president, truck service, TravelCenters of America Vice Chair – Tom Trisdale, vice president, quality, Toyota Treasurer – Jason Rainey, […]

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Karl Kirschenman Named Director of Business Operations at Innovative Solutions and Technology

January 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Innovative Solutions and Technology, LLC. (ISAT), the provider of collision repair equipment in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania announced the addition of Karl Kirschenman in the newly created Director of Business Operations role. Innovative Solutions and Technology is a top-tier supplier of GYS welding machines, AUTEL ADAS Systems, and Chisum collision auto body repair […]

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