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Memorial Fund Announced for Former Collision Repair Education Foundation Executive Director Ron Ray

April 3, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

A memorial fund has been established by the Collision Repair Education Foundation in honor of their former Executive Director, Ron Ray, who passed away March 28. Ray was the Education Foundation’s Executive Director from 1997-2007. The fund will support the collision students and schools that Ron supported throughout his career. Industry members interested in making […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Obituary, People

Mark Hutchins Named to New Head of Commercial Role at Fix Auto UK

March 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK has seconded Mark Hutchins, Head of Franchise Development, into the role of Head of Commercial. The Head of Commercial position has recently been created to manage the operational side of Fix Auto UK’s business. In addition to this, the role will also be responsible for leading the new business development for both […]

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Jimmy Spears Named Head of Automotive at Tractable North America

March 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tractable is delighted to announce that Jimmy Spears will join its North America organization as Head of Automotive. Spears joins Tractable after 30+ years working in the insurance and automotive industry, where he led USAA’s Auto Claims Experience and Global Auto Physical Damage operations and strategy, and the Strategic Initiatives team at Farmers Insurance. At […]

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Joseph McCorry Named President and COO of FinishMaster, Inc.

March 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) today announced that Joseph E. McCorry has been appointed to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of FinishMaster, Inc. effective March 30. McCorry brings more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry serving global aftermarket customers. He was most recently a board member, General Manager and Vice President, […]

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CIECA to Hire Technical Project Coordinator

February 28, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that it is looking to fill the position of Technical Project Coordinator.    “With CIECA’s current project coordinator retiring, we are seeking an individual to bring CIECA into the future and to be an advocate for greater standards use and development,” said CIECA board member Phil Martinez, chairman […]

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Tiffany Mason Named Chief Financial Officer at Driven Brands

February 25, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Driven Brands, the parent of CARSTAR and other automotive aftermarket franchise brands, announced Tiffany Mason is joining the company as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective March 2.  “I am thrilled to welcome Tiffany to the Driven Brands family,” said Jonathan Fitzpatrick, Chief Executive Officer at Driven Brands. “Tiffany is a […]

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CAPA Announces 2020 Board of Directors

February 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced the election of six new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board are: Dave Prejna, Allstate Insurance; Rob Howard, Farmers Insurance; Jim Gadberry, Nationwide Insurance; Anne Warner, USAA Insurance; Bill Lawrence, 1st Certified Collision Centers; and Tim Adelmann, Driven Brands. The Board is comprised of members […]

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Chris Nicolopoulos Confirmed as New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner

February 21, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Replaces Elias who opposed OEM collision repair procedure legislation in the state. On Wednesday, the New Hampshire Executive Council confirmed Governor Chris Sununu’s  nomination of Chris Nicolopoulos of Bow, N.H., to serve as the next Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Insurance. Nicolopoulos takes over from John Elias who resigned effective at the end […]

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CIECA Seeking Applications for New Executive Director

February 20, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced it is looking to fill the position of Executive Director. All applicants must apply by Friday, March 20. The non-profit organization develops and promotes electronic communication standards for the collision industry. “We are seeking an individual to bring CIECA into the future and to be an advocate […]

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Tom Maziarz Named Vice President, Automotive Refinish, Americas at PPG

February 19, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced the appointment of Tom Maziarz as vice president, automotive refinish, Americas, effective March 1. In this role, Maziarz will succeed Greg Benckart, who has announced his intent to retire, effective July 1. Maziarz, currently general manager, marketing and sales, automotive refinish, USCA, joined PPG in 1993 and has progressed through a variety […]

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