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Illinois Shop Operator Barbara Cellini Passes Away

February 10, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Barbara L. Cellini longtime owner, with her husband Thomas and son Tiger, operated Broadway Auto Body Rebuilders in Chicago Heights, Ill for many years. She recently passed away at age 78. The Cellini’s were active with both local and national collision repair associations in the 1980s through 2000s. Barbara and Thomas, who passed away in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Illinois, Obituaries, People

MACS Announces New Board Officers

February 8, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The board of directors of the Mobile Air Climate Systems Association (MACS) met virtually Friday, February 5, and elected officers for the year. Andy Fiffick of Rad Air Complete Car Care, Cleveland, OH will serve as MACS chairman and CEO.  Steve Sunday of Sunair, Ft. Worth, TX will serve as vice chairman. Caroline Marks Acebedo […]

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Mitchell International’s Bano Ramirez Passes Away

February 5, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bano Ramirez, a member of Mitchell International’s Solution Specialist team, passed away on January 25. Bano touched many lives in his over 40 years in the industry. Bano spent 12 years with Mitchell International and previously owned and operated Bob’s Body and Fender in Van Nuys where he was an active member of the community […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California Autobody Association, Mitchell International, Obituary, People

Brian Driehorst Named Head of Sales at Original One Parts

February 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Original One Auto Parts, LLC, announced that Brian Driehorst has been named Senior Vice President of Sales, effective immediately. Driehorst’s career in the automotive industry began in 2005 with QCSA Holdings, a national salvage auto auction company, where he worked in a variety of sales and operational roles, culminating with Vice President of Sales. In […]

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Michael LoPrete Named VP of Operations North America for Plastfix Industries

January 29, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Australia-based Plastfix Industries announced the appointment of Michael LoPrete as its Vice President of Operations North America. LoPrete will work from his U.S. base to support North American Operations and engage with the collision repair industry to promote the company’s specialty tools, materials and certified training programs. Plastfix manages 50,000 automotive plastic repairs per year […]

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CIECA Announces Board Officers and Award Recipients

January 25, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

During the virtual Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) board meeting on January 12, the organization’s Board of Trustees elected new officers for 2021 and announced the recipients of the 2020 CIECA Awards. The 2021 CIECA Board of Trustees Officers include: Past Chair: Kim DeVallance Caron, Enterprise Holdings Chair: Jeff Schroder, Car-Part.com Vice-Chair: Phil Martinez, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Board of Directors, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, People

Aylwin B. Lewis Joins Caliber Board of Directors

January 25, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Caliber today announced the appointment of Aylwin B. Lewis to its Board of Directors, effective today. Lewis, the former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Potbelly Corporation and a former top executive at Kmart, Sears and Yum! Brands, brings a long track record of leadership and performance to Caliber’s Board of Directors. In addition […]

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Judith French Named Director of Ohio Insurance Department

January 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ohio Governor DeWine announced his nomination of former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Judith L. French as Director of the Ohio Department of Insurance. French brings more than 30 years of experience, and will lead the department in providing consumer protection through education and fair, but vigilant, regulation while promoting a stable and competitive environment for […]

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Camron Wilson Named to Newly Created Role of VP of Education and Training at NADA

January 21, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has appointed Camron Wilson to Vice President of Education and Training. In this newly-created role, Wilson will lead all of NADA’s education and training efforts, including professional series, tailored training and program development, and oversee operations of the NADA/ATD Academy. Michael Hayes remains the NADA Academy Chair and will […]

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ASE Announces New Officers, Board Members

January 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced the officers and board members for the coming year, according to Tim Zilke, ASE president and CEO. Mark Polke, Bosch Workshop Concepts, North America, Robert Bosch LLC will serve as chairman and Brad Pellman, Pellman’s Automotive as vice chairman. Homer Hogg, Travel Centers of America […]

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