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Ridling Celebrates 13 Years as Alabama Insurance Commissioner

September 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Commissioner Jim Ridling is celebrating 13 years with the Alabama Department of Insurance. Ridling joined the department in September 2008. He is Alabama’s longest-serving Commissioner of Insurance and the longest-serving appointed Insurance Commissioner in the nation. Originally appointed by Governor Bob Riley, he was reappointed by Governor Robert Bentley in 2011 and by Governor Kay […]

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CARFAX Announces CEO Retirement And Succession Plan

September 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vice President Bill Eager named new CEO effective December 1. CARFAX today announced that Dick Raines plans to retire as chief executive officer (CEO) on November 30. Vice President Bill Eager will become the new CEO of CARFAX on December 1. “It’s been my honor and privilege to work with Team CARFAX for the past […]

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I-CAR Australia Names New Chief Operating Officer, General Manager

September 16, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

I-CAR Australia’s Board of Directors announced the appointment of Jason Trewin as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Vanessa Harrison as the General Manager (GM) of I-CAR Australia as of August 17. Both Trewin and Harrison have played a significant role in the growth of I-CAR Australia and have supported the team across both the Brisbane […]

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Cassie Brown Appointed Commissioner of Insurance in Texas

September 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cassie Brown as the Commissioner of Insurance for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. Cassie Brown of Austin has served as the Commissioner of Workers’ Compensation since June 2018. Previously, she served as is deputy commissioner for Regulatory Policy at the Texas Department of Insurance. In […]

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Adrienne Harris Named Superintendent of New York State Department of Financial Services

September 8, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Former economic advisor to President Obama to become New York’s top financial and insurance regulator. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Adrienne Harris has been nominated to lead the New York State Department of Financial Services as its next Superintendent. Formerly a top economic advisor to President Obama, Ms. Harris will become the […]

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Renee Cacchillo Named Safelite Group President, Tom Feeney Appointed Executive Chairman for Belron North America

September 2, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Safelite Group announced Renee Cacchillo as its next President and CEO. Tom Feeney, who has been Safelite’s CEO since 2008, will become Executive Chairman of Belron North America. Cacchillo and Feeney will assume their new roles as of December 6. “Renee is the right person to serve as Safelite’s CEO at this pivotal moment,” […]

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Pennsylvania Maaco Owner Retires After 46 Years

September 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

As the 112th franchisee of Maaco, Alan Troutman started his journey with Maaco back on July 16, 1975, at his shop in Bethlehem, Pa. Exactly 46 years later to-the-day he officially hung up his Maaco shirt and is excited to start his next chapter.   Troutman s tarted his journey with Maaco after he was […]

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Thomas Deacon Named National Sales Director, Brian Evces Named National Director of Strategic Accounts at AirPro Diagnostics

August 31, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announce the addition of two industry veterans to its leadership team with the appointment of Thomas Deacon as National Sales Director and Brian Evces as National Director of Strategic Accounts. Deacon is a graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in Business Administration-Finance and spent 29 years as owner/operator at his family-owned […]

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Bill Cook Assumes Chair Role on Axalta Board of Directors

August 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mark Garrett steps down from board. Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) announced that Mark Garrett has stepped down as a member and Chair of its Board of Directors, effective August 26 due to his increasing professional commitments in Europe. The Board has appointed William M. Cook as its new Chair, effective upon Mr. Garrett’s resignation. “It […]

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FinishMaster Reorganizes Sales Force to Align with Marketplace, Improve Efficiency

August 25, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Names Russ Boston, Kassie Bonnell and Paul Jones to lead Traditional, Strategic and Industrial and National Accounts. FinishMaster, Inc. announced a reorganization to its sales team, transitioning from regional-based to a customer-focused sales structure. The new structure features three teams – Traditional, Strategic and Industrial, and National Accounts – to better align the company with […]

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