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Matthew Smith Named Executive Director of Coalition Against Insurance Fraud

January 21, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Matthew J. Smith, Esq has been named executive director of the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud. Smith has served as the Coalition’s director of government affairs and general counsel since 2018. The Coalition is a nonprofit alliance of more than 200 consumer groups, insurers, government agencies and other organizations. The Coalition combats all forms of insurance […]

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NASTF Announces 2020 Board Election Results

January 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) announced the approval of the 2020 NASTF Board of Directors and officer election slate. The approved members for 2020 are: For DIRECTOR Terms expiring 12/31/2022 Locksmith: Claude Hensley – Tampa Keys Parts: Chris Gardner – Automotive Aftermarket Supplier Association At-Large Category: Mark Saxonberg At-Large Category: Bob Augustine – […]

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HD Repair Forum Forms Committees to Address Collision Repair Industry Issues

January 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The HD Repair Forum announced the creation of four committees: Education, Technology, Parts, and OEM Repair Standards to address the macro-level issues found throughout the heavy-duty collision repair industry. The committees are co-chaired by leaders from various segments of the market. Insight on the direction of each of these committees will be presented during the […]

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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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