Fix Auto Canada announced two staff appointments. Andy Neufeld, formerly Strategic Partner Developer in Ontario, has accepted a new role as Director of Operations for Fix Auto Ontario. Neufeld has spent his entire career in the collision repair industry, from technician through to insurance image desk professional, on a trajectory that has logically placed him […]
ABRA Appoints Ann Fandozzi as Chief Executive Officer
Duane Rouse named Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. ABRA Auto Body & Glass yesterday announced that Ann Fandozzi has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and that Duane Rouse has assumed the role of Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Both appointments are effective immediately. ABRA first announced its succession plan and chief […]
Service King Names Stuart Crum Chief Operating Officer
Crum previously served as President of Bridgestone America Retail Operations, President of Jiffy Lube International in 30+ year automotive career Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the organization has named Stuart (Stu) Crum to the newly-created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Crum joins Service King after serving as President and Chairman of Bridgestone America […]
AASP-PA Announces Staff Changes
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Pennsylvania (AASP-PA) recently announced organizational changes that took effect on October 1. The changes include: Jeff Walter, current Executive Director, will be stepping down and returning to his family business in the private sector. Amanda Henry, current Assistant Executive Director and Advertising & Marketing Director will be promoted […]
PPG Canada Appoints Christie Alexander British Columbia Territory Manager
PPG Canada has named Christie Alexander territory manager for British Columbia. Norm Angrove, director, Refinish Canada, made the announcement. Alexander will be the PPG representative to the company’s automotive refinish distributors throughout the province. Alexander joined PPG Canada in August of this year. She has extensive experience in the refinish business. Prior to coming to PPG Canada, Alexander was […]
Fix Auto Australia Appoints Terry Feehan to Head Australia Operations
Fix Auto World President and CEO Steve Leal announced the appointment of Terry Feehan as Head of Business for Fix Auto Australia, effective immediately. In his role, Feehan will be responsible of overseeing Fix Auto’s Australian operations, growing the organization’s team, supporting the network and building relationships with suppliers to help establish Fix Auto as […]
Mike Cassata Joins AR.Direct
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 […]