GEICO recently announced several personnel appointments. GEICO has named John Pham vice president of its regional operations in Virginia Beach, Va. Pham will oversee all business functions for Virginia and North Carolina insureds, as well as GEICO’s military, motorcycle and recreational vehicle divisions. Pham joined GEICO in 1990 as a management intern, and advanced through […]
CARSTAR Names Ryan Anderson North American Training and Development Manager
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced that it has named Ryan Anderson as its North American Training and Development Manager. In his new role, Anderson will oversee training programs for CARSTAR collision repair facility owners and employees across its North American network of more than 475 stores. Anderson brings with him more than 15 years of experience […]
Auto Care Association Appoints New CFO, Emerging Technologies Director
The Auto Care Association announced two staff appointments. Nathan Perrine was named chief financial officer (CFO) and Joe Register director of emerging technologies. Perrine, who will assume responsibilities on July 18, most recently served as vice president, finance and administration, and CFO of the American Coatings Association in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the American […]
Certified Collision Group Appoints Ernie Laky Vice President of Procurement
The Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced the appointment of Ernie Laky to the position of Vice President of Procurement. Laky provides more than 30 years of experience in creating, negotiating and growing strategic partnership relationships within the automotive repair industry, and will focus on the development of key vendor programs to the direct benefit of […]
Bob Keith Appointed Sr. Director of Compliance and Education at Assured Performance
Assured Performance announced the appointment of Bob Keith as Senior Director of Compliance & Education. Keith will assume responsibility for managing the network of over 300 shop inspector auditors across North America and will also oversee education and business improvement initiatives for the Assured Performance’s network of over 2,800 Certified Repair Providers. Keith has nearly […]
Fix Auto Canada Names Carole Anne Elliott Sr. Business Development Manager
Tony DeSantis, Vice President of Sales, Fix Auto Canada announced that Carole Anne Elliott has joined the Fix Auto Canada team as a Senior Business Development Manager, in Fix Auto’s Ontario office. Prior to joining the Fix Auto team, Carole Anne worked for Hertz Corporation for 11 years as a National Sales Manager and National […]
State Farm Board Elects Tipsord Chairman
The State Farm Mutual Board of Directors yesterday unanimously elected CEO Michael Tipsord to the position of Chairman of the Board. Tipsord succeeds outgoing Chairman Edward B. Rust Jr. “It has been a true privilege to work with Ed,” said Tipsord. “For over 30 years, he led our Company and became the very personification of […]
Gordon Michael Joins Spanesi Americas as Technical Training Instructor
Spanesi Americas announced that that Gordon Michael, has joined the company as a technical training instructor. “We are extremely pleased to announce that Gordon Michael, has joined the Spanesi team. Gordon will be providing our customers and distributors with training and installation support,” said Timothy Morgan, Managing Director of Spanesi Americas. “I have previously worked […]
Greg Coccaro, Sr. Passes Away
Greg Coccaro, Sr., (66), founder and owner of North State Custom in Bedford Hills, N.Y. passed away May 31. Coccaro rose to prominence in the collision repair industry in 2007 following his filing of a $40 million lawsuit against Progressive Insurance in 2007 for steering. The suit was filed in response to concerns Coccaro had […]
Erie Insurance Names NeCastro President and CEO-Designate
The Board of Directors of Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:ERIE), the managing company for Erie Insurance, has named Timothy G. NeCastro its president and CEO-designate. He will succeed current President & CEO Terrence W. Cavanaugh, who joined Erie Insurance in 2008 and previously announced his retirement for later this year. “We followed a thorough and deliberate […]