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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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Driven Brands, MAACO, People

Safelite Announces Two Executive Appointments

September 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite today announced the appointment of Scott Koenigs as EVP, Chief People Officer and Gannon Jones, EVP, Chief Commercial and Customer Experience Officer. “We are pleased to welcome two seasoned and professional leaders with deep expertise in their respective industries to our business,” said Renee Cacchillo, Safelite’s President and CEO. “As a People Powered and […]

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I-CAR Announces New Executive Committee Members

August 30, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) Board of Directors announced its 2022-2023 Board Chair and Executive Committee members, following a nomination process by the I-CAR Board Governance and Nominations Committee, and ratified by the I-CAR Board on August 24. Jim Guthrie, President, Car Crafters, Inc., has been elected to the role of Board […]

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Solera’s Bill Brower Joins CIECA Board

August 30, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Committee (CIECA) announced that Bill Brower, Vice President of Industry Relations for Solera, joined CIECA’s Board of Trustees, effective immediately. Brower is a claims leader across the insurance property and casualty (P&C) claims industry who has more than 35 years of experience leading claims teams with top brand companies, including […]

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MEMA Mourns the Passing of Aftermarket Veteran Steve Handschuh

August 25, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Steve Handschuh, the automotive aftermarket veteran who joined the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) in 2006, died on August 22. A native of Baltimore, Handschuh joined MEMA as President and Chief Operating Officer of MEMA’s Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) division and was named President and CEO of MEMA in 2013. Handschuh retired in […]

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Daryl Kenningham to Become CEO of Group 1 Automotive in January

August 24, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Earl Hesterberg to retire at year end. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI) the automotive retailer with 204 dealerships and 47 collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom, today announced that Earl J. Hesterberg, President and Chief Executive Officer will retire as CEO and from the Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2022.  […]

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