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Rob Pugh Appointed to Head Fix Auto UK Owned Sites Division

October 25, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK has appointed Rob Pugh to head up its division of owned repair centers. Reporting directly to shareholders, the 25-year-old takes up the position of Head of Commercial for Fix Auto UK (Owned Sites) with immediate effect, overseeing the eight existing Fix Auto UK-owned sites and any new additions going forward. Pugh, a […]

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Global Finishing Solutions Names Vice Presidents of Operations, Industrial Sales and Auto Refinish Sales

October 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) has announced the appointment of Tom Carlson as Vice President of Operations, Marty Hedlund as Vice President of Industrial Sales and Ellie Ramey as Vice President of Auto Refinish Sales. “I am pleased to add leaders to our organization who align with our culture and are passionate about customer satisfaction and […]

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John Krupnik Named Chief Product and Technology Officer at Joyride Autos

October 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Joyride Autos, the online auction platform and marketplace for undervalued vehicles including those impounded and abandoned at automotive towing and repair facilities, announced that it has brought on John D. Krupnik as the company’s first chief product and technology officer. Krupnik joins Joyride from Insurance Auto Auctions (NYSE: IAA), where he served as chief information […]

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Loren Padelford Named Chief Operating Officer at Podium

October 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Podium announced that it has hired Loren Padelford in a newly created role as chief operating officer to oversee all aspects of the go-to-market strategy and operations across Podium’s business. In this role, Loren will be responsible for building out and scaling the marketing, sales, business development, customer success and international efforts for Podium. “Local […]

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Allan McVey Appointed West Virginia Insurance Commissioner

October 15, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced that he has appointed Allan L. McVey as West Virginia Insurance Commissioner. McVey has served as Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Administration since January 2019. McVey previously served as West Virginia Insurance Commissioner from March 2017 until his appointment as Secretary of Administration. McVey fills the […]

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Michael Sylvester Named President and COO of FinishMaster

October 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. announced the appointment of Michael Sylvester as President and Chief Operating Officer, FinishMaster Inc., effective October 11. Sylvester has over 20 years’ experience in leadership roles in the rail transport industry. He has proven to be a hands-on operator and a strategic negotiator with clients and suppliers, working in a mature industry with […]

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Hertz Names Former Ford CEO Mark Fields as Interim CEO

October 5, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Paul Stone to serve as President and Chief Operations Officer. Hertz announced today it has named Mark Fields as interim CEO and Paul Stone as president and chief operations officer, as the company accelerates its commitment to lead the future of mobility and travel. The moves, effective immediately, are part of a vision for an […]

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Jarret Hann Named Executive Director at Team PRP

September 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Team PRP proudly introduced new Executive Director Jarret W. Hann to its membership during its Annual Team PRP Conference, held on September 10th in Cincinnati, Ohio. Following an extensive search for the ideal candidate, the Team PRP Board of Directors unanimously approved Hann’s appointment to the position several weeks earlier. “Team PRP is fortunate to […]

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Michael Casula Named Chief Information Officer at Crash Champions

September 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC announced today that Michael Casula has been appointed to the newly created position of chief information officer. In this role, Casula will provide leadership and strategic direction in building and supporting Crash Champions’ technology infrastructure and business processes. Casula joins Crash Champions from Hallmark Cards, where he served as the vice president […]

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Pete Kornafel Honored with University of the Aftermarket Foundation Educational Advocacy Award

September 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) has presented Pete Kornafel with the UAF Educational Advocacy Award. This prestigious award recognizes an aftermarket leader for their dedication to the pursuit of excellence in education. “Not only has Pete had an impressive professional career in our industry, but he has been devoted to providing scholarship opportunities […]

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