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CCIF Announces 2020-2021 Steering Committee Members

January 14, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) announced the following new steering committee members for the 2020/2021 term: Chair: Paul Prochilo, Simplicity Car Care Collision Repairer Tony De Santis, Fix Automotive Network Koos Reineking, Lift Auto Group Brady Chattington, CSN Image Auto Body Murphy Tarves, Craftsman Group of Companies OEM Daniel Grenier, Mazda Canada OEM Dealer […]

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Universal Technical Institute Announces Senior Leadership Team Changes

January 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) announced several changes to its senior leadership team. Todd Hitchcock joined the company as its Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer and Lori Smith was promoted to Chief Information Officer. Also, a national search is underway for Chief Commercial Officer. Hitchcock, who has been consulting for UTI for two years, has […]

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Kevin Short Named New President and CEO of MEDCO and ORS Nasco

January 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

ORS Nasco and MEDCO, wholesale distributors of industrial and automotive aftermarket products which was acquired by One Equity Partners (OEP) from Essendant in October, announced the appointment of Kevin Short as the new President & CEO. “Kevin brings over 25 years of experience in multiple sales, operations and general management roles. His extensive distribution experience […]

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Assured Performance Appoints 5 Regional Directors

January 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Assured Performance announced the appointment of f regional directors to spearhead the launch of its national 5-STAR Certified Repair Provider (CRP) program. The regional directors are Larry Seida, Midwest and Northeast Regions; Brent Henkle Southeast Region; Gary Rowley, Southwest Region; and Chuck Hunt, Northwest Region. All of the regional directors have successful hands-on body shop […]

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Chancey Hagerty Named Vice President of Global Automotive Refinish at PPG

January 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Gary Danowski, current vice president of refinish, will retire on March 1. PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that Chancey Hagerty, current PPG vice president, global industrial coatings, will become vice president, global automotive refinish coatings effective March 1. Reporting to Tim Knavish, PPG executive vice president, he will continue to be a member of the Operating Committee. […]

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Wayne Peacock Named CEO at USAA

January 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The USAA Board of Directors has elected Wayne Peacock to serve as USAA’s next President and CEO, effective February 1. Peacock succeeds Stuart Parker who is retiring after more than 21 years of USAA service, including as the company’s chief executive since 2015.  “Wayne has served in a broad range of key assignments at USAA […]

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Craig Seelinger Named VP of Technical Compliance and Network Performance at Assured Performance

January 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Assured Performance announced the appointment of Craig Seelinger as Vice President of Technical Compliance & Network Support. Seelinger will operate as the liaison between Assured Performance and OEMs, tool and equipment manufacturers and all other industry stakeholders related to technical compliance requirements for Certification and the ongoing maintenance of the Collision Industry Repair and Business […]

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Brett Wootton Named Head of Operations for Fix Auto UK-Owned Collision Repair Centers

January 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK has promoted Brett Wootton to the role of Head of Operations for Fix Auto UK’s acquired collision repair centers. Wooton has been one of Fix Auto UK’s Regional Business Managers since joining the network in 2012 and he will be responsible for the management and development of all sites purchased by Fix […]

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Todd Combs Named CEO of GEICO

January 3, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bill Roberts, GEICO’s president and CEO, has announced that he will retire from GEICO in December 2020. Roberts began his career with GEICO in 1984 as an officer in the Marketing department. Over his 35-year career, he has helped lead GEICO to become the second largest auto insurance company in the U.S. Roberts became vice […]

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Steve Carpenter Named Midwest RVP at Dent Wizard

January 3, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dent Wizard International recently promoted Steve Carpenter to regional vice president of the Midwest Region. Carpenter most recently served as Dent Wizard’s vice president of operations. Carpenter will replace Dean Christian, who will be retiring from Dent Wizard in March 2020 after serving with the organization since 1996. In his new role, Carpenter will be […]

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