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Al Porcelli, Long Time New York Collision Repair Shop Owner and Association Exec, Passes Away at 95

April 23, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Al Porcelli, former owner of Central Avenue Collision Works in Glendale, Queens, N.Y. and a co-founder of the Auto Body Craftsman’s Guild of New York City, passed away April 7 from conditions associated with a long-life at the age of 95. Porcelli was the longest serving active trade association member in the U.S., continuing to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Body Craftsmen's Guild, New York City, Obituary, People

Greg Horn Named Chief Innovation Officer at PartsTrader

April 17, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

PartsTrader announced Greg Horn is the company’s new Chief Innovation Officer. Horn brings over 25 years of industry experience to the PartsTrader team, previously serving in a number of Insurance Executive capacities, including most recently as the Assistant Vice President of Auto and Property Claims Strategy at The Hartford. In his new role as CIO […]

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Emil Nusbaum Named Director of Government Relations at Automotive Recyclers Association

April 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that Emil Nusbaum has joined ARA as the Director of Government Relations as of April 15. Nusbaum will work with the ARA Government Affairs team primarily focusing on Federal Legislative and Regulatory issues. Nusbaum will be stepping into the role previously held by Delanne Bernier. Prior to joining ARA, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, People

Jason Best Named Senior VP of Sales for Canada at Uni-Select

April 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. announced that Jason Best has joined the leadership team of Uni-Select’s Canadian Automotive Group as Senior Vice President, Sales, Canada, effective April 13.  “We’re pleased to welcome such a seasoned sales leader to our team. Jason spent his entire career in the automotive aftermarket and he brings a solid track record to lead […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, People, Uni-Select

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, People

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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