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Consumer Groups Call on Texas Governor to Appoint Insurance Commissioner Who Will Protect Consumers

September 21, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

In a letter, Texas consumer organizations Texas Watch and TexPIRG and the national consumer organization Consumer Federation of America urged Governor Greg Abbott to appoint a new Texas Insurance Commissioner with a strong track record of helping consumers and taking action against abusive insurance companies.  “As the Texas Department of Insurance’s chief executive and administrative […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Federation of America, Insurance Commissioner, People, Texas

Miller Crockart Named Chief Revenue Officer at UK’s Thatcham Research

September 14, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thatcham Research announced the appointment of Miller Crockart as Chief Revenue Officer. In this newly created role, Miller will be responsible for revenue generation and developing strategic partnerships to support Thatcham Research’s increasingly ambitious research agenda. Miller will report to Jonathan Hewett, Chief Executive. Hewett said “Miller joins us at a pivotal time as changes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom

Sylvain Séguin Named Executive Vice President of Canada for Fix Network

September 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sylvain Séguin Named Executive Vice President of Canada for Fix Network

The Fix Network announced the appointment of Sylvain Séguin as Executive Vice President – Canada, effective August 31. Séguin joined the Fix Network in 2018 as Vice President of Operations. In this role, he had oversight of the operations teams for all brands in Canada which include Fix Auto, ProColor Collision, NOVUS Glass and Speedy […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Network Canada, People

GoFundMe Account Established for Industry Veteran Toby Chess

September 3, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

A GoFundMe account has been established to assist collision repair industry veteran Toby Chess who is suffering from kidney disease. Chess, an active industry member for decades, is an I-CAR instructor and presenter at a variety of industry events, and longtime chair of the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) technical committee. Chess is 2003 inductee of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fundraiser, People

Chuck Searles Named President of Automotive Management Institute

September 2, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

New leader of management training body has nearly three decades of industry experience, including 19 years with Nissan. The Board of Trustees at the Automotive Management Institute (AMi), the provider of management education for automotive service and collision repair professionals, announced that Chuck Searles has been selected as the organization’s new president, effective immediately. Searles […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Management Institute, People

I-CAR Announces Board Officers and Executive Committee Members

September 1, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) Board of Directors announced its 2020-2021 Board Officers and Executive Committee members, following a nomination process by the I-CAR Board Governance and Nominations Committee, and ratified by the I-CAR Board on Aug. 26. Officers include: Chair: Kyle Thompson, USAA Vice Chair: Jim Guthrie, Car Crafters, Inc. Treasurer: […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, I-CAR, People

FinishMaster Founder Jim White Passes Away

August 31, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster announced that its founder Jim F. White passed away August 26 at the age of 101 after an extended battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. In a blog post announcing his passing, FinishMaster stated, “Today, with heartfelt sadness, we announce the loss of Jim White, beloved founder of FinishMaster.” FinishMaster began on April 25, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FinishMaster, Obituary, People

IAA Names Andrew Albrecht as Chief Information Security Officer

August 26, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced the appointment of Andrew Albrecht as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer. Albrecht will report directly to Maju Abraham, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer.  “We are pleased to welcome Andrew to the IAA Team,” said Maju Abraham, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer of IAA. “Andrew […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Auto Auctions, People

Rakesh Sachdev Named to Axalta Board of Directors

August 25, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) announced that Rakesh Sachdev has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective August 24, 2020. Sachdev will serve on the Company’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Compensation Committee. “The Axalta Board of Directors always seeks to optimize the balance of expertise, experience and diversity amongst our directors. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Board of Directors, People

Alex Gelbcke Named CEO of LKQ’s Fource in Europe

August 25, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Starting September 1, the management team of LKQ Europe and Fource welcomes Alex Gelbcke, a well-known and highly respected automotive industry veteran. There will be a transition period until the end of 2020, at which time Alex will take over the position of CEO from current CEO, Sinon Galvin. Gelbcke will take over daily management […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Europe, Fource, LKQ Corporation, People

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