ITW Evercoat, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW), announced Steven Levine as its new Vice President and General Manager. In his role, Levine will have global responsibilities for ITW Evercoat that include the Evercoat and Auto Magic businesses. “Steve is an experienced and well-rounded leader who brings a diverse background and a solid […]
I-CAR Announces 2017 Board of Directors, Exec Committee
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced its 2017 International Board of Directors and Executive Committee following its strategic planning session and annual membership meeting in La Jolla, Calif. held during the week of March 6. The Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from each of the following six industry segments: collision […]
Auto Care Association Announces Staff Changes
The Auto Care Association has announced key professional staff leadership changes as part of an overall restructuring plan to strategically align association resources with changing member and industry needs. Rich White, senior vice president, will retire effective June 30 after serving in a variety of positions over the last 18 years. White oversaw marketing and […]
OEConnection Appoints Terry Cummins as Executive Vice President, Sales
OEConnection (OEC), the technology provider for OEM distribution networks, announced the appointment of Terry Cummins as Executive Vice President, Sales. Cummins will manage the Direct Sales team and is responsible for driving increased sales through automotive dealers and dealer groups. “We are delighted to welcome Terry to the team,” said Chuck Rotuno, OEC Chairman & […]
LKQ Corporation Announces New CEO
Rob Wagman steps down due to health considerations. LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) announced that its Board of Directors unanimously selected Dominick P. Zarcone, the current Chief Financial Officer of the company, to become the new President and Chief Executive Officer. Robert L. Wagman has announced his intention to step down from the positions of President and […]
National Auto Body Council Issues Last Call for Executive Director Applications
The National Auto Body Council announced its last call for applications for its Executive Director position. The deadline is March 31. The NABC announced a search campaign to fill the vacancy created by the upcoming retirement of NABC founder and current Executive Director Chuck Sulkala by the end of 2017. Since its inception in 1994, the […]
GEICO Names Troy Penry Assistant Vice President of Claims
Will lead auto physical damage operations for the second largest auto insurer in the U.S. The GEICO board of directors announced the election of Troy Penry to assistant vice president of the company’s national claims operations. He will take on responsibility for leading GEICO’s auto damage operations across the country. “Troy’s depth of experience will […]
IAA Announces New COO, Staff Appointments
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of KAR Auction Services (NYSE:KAR), announced that Tim O’Day has been named the company’s chief operating officer, reporting to IAA CEO and President, John Kett. (Editor’s Note: Mr. O’Day is not the Tim O’Day who serves as president of the Boyd Group collision repair facility chain.) “Tim […]
Auto Body Association of Texas Announces New Executive Director
The Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT), formed in 2014, announced Jill Tuggle has been appointed as the association’s full-time Executive Director. “We are very excited to welcome Jill as the Auto Body Association of Texas Executive Director,” states ABAT President Burl Richards. “We knew we had reached a point where we needed someone to […]
Missouri Governor Appoints Acting Director of Insurance Department
John F. Rehagen was appointed acting director of the Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration by Gov. Eric R. Greitens on Feb. 7. Rehagen has served as director of the Division of Insurance Company Regulation of the DIFP since January 2014, initially as acting director and currently as director. As division director, […]