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Raul Vargas to Succeed Jeff Dailey as President & Chief Executive Officer of Farmers Group

October 11, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dailey to retire as CEO but will remain chairman of the board. Farmers Group, Inc. (FGI), the Los Angeles, Calif.-based subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Group announced today that Raul Vargas has been appointed to the position of Farmers Group, Inc. President & Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, when current President & CEO Jeff Dailey […]

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Paul Measley Named Chief Claims Officer at Plymouth Rock Assurance

October 6, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Insurance industry veteran will lead the claims team for Plymouth Rock’s Independent Agency Auto business. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation has appointed Paul Measley as its Chief Claims Officer, effective immediately. Measley, who joins Plymouth Rock from GEICO, is responsible for the claims organization within Plymouth Rock’s Independent Agency business. “Paul brings a combination of strategic […]

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National Auto Body Council Announces Executive Director Search

October 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Current leader Bill Garoutte announced last month he was stepping down at the end of the year. The National Auto Body Council announced that it has commenced a search for a new executive director to lead the organization. The National Auto Body Council Board is comprised of collision repair industry companies and individuals representing the […]

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Ted Hughes Named Community Engagement Senior Director, AWDA Executive Director

October 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association announced the addition of Ted Hughes as its new senior director of community engagement and AWDA executive director. Hughes will lead the association’s efforts to evolve community engagement among its members while also serving as the liaison between the association and its Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) community. In his role […]

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Driven Brands’ Dean Fisher Named MSO Symposium Master of Ceremonies

September 30, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and its board of directors announced Dean Fisher of Driven Brands will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the 2022 MSO Symposium, being held Monday, October 31 at The Venetian in Las Vegas from 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dean Fisher brings well-rounded insight to this year’s event with […]

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Shan Lathem Becomes President of Automotive Recyclers Association

September 27, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Professional automotive recycler Shan Lathem of Cocoa Auto Salvage in Cocoa, Fla was recently welcomed as the new President of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA). Lathem was formally confirmed as President on September 23, during the Association’s 79th Annual Convention and Exposition held in Orlando, Fla. Lathem brings decades of experience in the industry and […]

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Sylvain Seguin Named President of Fix Network Canada

September 27, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Network Canada announced the promotion of Sylvain Seguin to president, effective September 26. “For the past two years, Sylvain has shown strong leadership as executive vice president of Fix Network (Canada),” Steve Leal, president and CEO of Fix Network World, said. “As our Network continues to grow, this move will allow Sylvain to […]

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NABC President and CEO Bill Garoutte to Step Down at End of Year

September 22, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced that its president and CEO, Bill Garoutte, will step down at the end of 2022, after serving in that role for the past five years. Garoutte, who joined NABC in 2017, had previously served on the board of the NABC from 2006 to 2011. “I have been honored […]

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LKQ Corporation Announces Leadership Appointments

September 19, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

CEO and Managing Director of LKQ Europe named along with new Senior VP and CFO. LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today announced the Varun Laroyia, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of LKQ Europe and Rick Galloway, Chief Financial Officer of LKQ’s Wholesale – North America […]

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Driven Brands’ Dean Fisher to Retire

September 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fisher celebrating retirement after 50 years in the collision repair industry. Chris Dawson named president of paint and collision. Longtime industry veteran, former CARSTAR franchisee, and most recently, Driven Brands collision president, Dean Fisher, announced his retirement at the end of the year. Fisher has always had an interest in cars and owned multiple automotive-related […]

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