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ASE Announces New Officers for 2022

January 21, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) announced its officers for its 2022 board of directors that were elected during the annual ASE board meeting held in Arizona. “The ASE volunteer leadership board provides invaluable knowledge and expertise that helps ASE keep abreast of industry trends and continue to provide exceptional service to all […]

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Dent Wizard Promotes Carl Lekebusch to Sr. VP

January 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Also promotes two to regional vice president roles. Dent Wizard International, the largest provider of vehicle reconditioning services in North America, recently announced the promotions of Carl Lekebusch to senior vice president, as well as Dan Bowers to regional vice president for Florida and Tim Forloine II to regional vice president for the Chesapeake area. […]

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Kevork Kahwajian Named Regional Manager for Western US at 1Collision Network

January 11, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

1Collision announced the addition of Kevork Kahwajian as Regional Manager – Western US. Kevork will be responsible for the continued operational growth and operational development of 1Collision collision repair centers as well as assist in recruiting and development of new locations. Prior to joining 1Collision, Kevork worked as a Strategic Operations Specialist for ProColor Collision […]

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LKQ’s Terry Fortner to Retire at End of July

January 10, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Terry Fortner, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for North America, at LKQ Corporation plans to retire this summer. Fortner joined LKQ in 2009 to lead its insurance and collision repair industry relations, quality assurance and government affairs. He joined LKQ following a 32-year career at Nationwide Insurance. In a message to customers, Justin Jude, […]

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Paul Gange Named President of North America at Advantage Parts Solutions

January 10, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Advantage Parts Solutions named Paul Gange as President of North America, joining its global team of executive leadership. Gange joins the organization to accelerate the brand’s global sales and marketing strategy and vision throughout North American markets. “Without question, Paul is regarded as one of the industry’s top leaders. His 25-year career in the industry […]

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Uta Holzenkamp Named President of BASF’s Coatings Division

January 10, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uta Holzenkamp was named president of BASF’s Coatings division with around 11,000 employees at more than 70 sites effective January 1, 2022. Holzenkamp joined BASF in 1997 and started her career in the pharmaceutical research department. After several positions at BASF in Germany and abroad, she has been Senior Vice President of the global Fuel […]

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Boyd Group Completes CEO Succession Plan

January 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE:BYD.TO) today announced the completion of the CEO Succession Plan, first announced in August 2019. Effective January 2, 2020, Brock Bulbuck moved into an Executive Chair role, and Tim O’Day succeeded Bulbuck and became President & CEO. Bulbuck remained in the position of Executive Chair for a two-year term to support […]

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CIECA Announces New Members of Board of Trustee

January 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced today that several CIECA Board of Trustees member companies named new representatives to sit on the board in 2022. “We welcome all of the new representatives to CIECA’s Board of Trustees,” said Paul Barry, CIECA’s executive director. “Their diverse backgrounds will enable them to best support CIECA’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate Insurance, Axalta Coating Systems, Board of Trustees, CCC, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, OEConnection, People, Society of Collision Repair Specialists, Solera

Addison Thomas Promoted to President and COO of Dent Wizard

December 16, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dent Wizard International announced the promotion of Addison Thomas to president, in addition to his current role as chief operating officer. Thomas’ promotion is effective January 1, 2022. Thomas has served as Dent Wizard’s COO since 2018, leading the company’s core service operations team. He served in various roles with Dent Wizard over the past […]

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Tim Knavish Appointed Chief Operating Officer at PPG

December 15, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Tim Knavish, executive vice president, as chief operating officer, effective March 1, 2022. Knavish will have executive oversight responsibility for all of PPG’s strategic business units and operating regions and for the information technology (IT), environment, health and safety (EH&S), and procurement functions. He will remain based at […]

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