Chuck Sulkala, Founder, First President, and Executive Director of the National Auto Body Council, (NABC) announced today that he will retire at the end of 2017. During Sulkala’s tenure over the past 22 years, the National Auto Body Council has become the leading voice to highlight the professionalism and integrity of the collision repair industry […]
Denise Caspersen and Jose Jacob Join CDS
Collision Diagnostic Services (CDS), makers of the asTech scanning diagnostic device, announced the addition of Denise Caspersen as project manager and Jose Jacob as senior recruiter. Caspersen, formerly with National Autobody Parts Warehouse, Inc. and the Automotive Service Association (ASA) has extensive experience working on automotive industry collaborations relating to process improvements, efficiency, strategic growth […]
Toyota’s Saxonberg Elected NASTF Chair
Mark Saxonberg, Manager of Alternate Fuel Vehicles and the Environment for Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. has been deeply involved in the development of the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) for much of its 17-year history. NASTF members have now, elected Saxonberg to serve as the organization’s 2017 Chair of the Board. Elections also […]
Ron Doerr Appointed Chairman of the Assured Performance Board of Directors
Assured Performance announced today the appointment of Ron Doerr as Chairman of the Assured Performance Collision Care Board of Directors. Assured Performance Collision Care, Inc. is a non-profit, consumer advocacy organization that was created to provide a joint-effort platform for OEM Certification of body shops. The Board is made up numerous Automakers participating in the […]
David Lingham Promoted to Head of Business of Fix Auto World
Fix Auto World President and CEO Steve Leal announced changes to the company’s organizational structure, starting with the appointment of David Lingham to the role of Head of Business for Fix Auto World, effective immediately. Fix Auto experienced impressive growth in 2016 alone. With active operations in 8 countries, a recent network launch in China, […]
Bodyshop Revolution Appoints North American Sales Manager
Bodyshop Revolution North America Inc. announced that Rob Martin has joined the team as Sales and Distribution Manager. Rob comes with a wealth of knowledge within the collision industry with real practical experience of vehicle repair and its associated challenges. Jon Parker, CEO of Bodyshop Revolution says, “Perfect timing enabled us to get Rob into […]
Former Collision Repair Shop Association Leader Elected North Carolina Insurance Commissioner
A former advocate and lobbyist for auto body associations in the southeast U.S. was elected as the Republican candidate for North Carolina Insurance Commissioner. Mike Causey, a five-time candidate for the office, formerly served as the Director of Government Affairs and Managing Director for the Independent Auto Body Association (IABA) and was a registered lobbyist […]
Chad Seelye Appointed US Vice President for Symach
Symach has announced that Chad Seelye was appointed to the role of vice president USA for the Italian-based company, effective October 3. In his new position, Seelye will work in collaboration with the team in Italy to educate the US market on Symach’s European technology and equipment, which includes its patented FixLine process. “We are […]
Erie Insurance Names New Executive Leadership
On Friday, Erie Insurance announced that Lorianne Feltz, will serve as executive vice president of Services. In this role Feltz is responsible for leading Erie Insurance’s Corporate Claims, Field Claims and Customer Service divisions. Feltz has developed deep connections with employees, agents and customers in expansive roles during her 27 years with ERIE. Past positions […]
Fix Auto Canada Announces Staff Appointments
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 […]