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Frank Petrane Named President at Maaco

December 3, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maaco announced that it has appointed Frank Petrane to serve as its Brand President. Prior to his appointment, Petrane served as Senior Vice President of Fleet Programs at Driven Brands. Petrane has spent more than 18 years in roles of increasing responsibility at Driven Brands, after starting with Maaco as a National Account Manager in […]

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National Association of Insurance Commissioners Elects 2025 Officers

November 21, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

On November 19, members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) elected their 2025 officers at the conclusion of the NAIC Fall National Meeting in Denver, Colorado. The 2025 NAIC officers include: President: North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread. Jon Godfread was first elected Commissioner of the North Dakota Insurance Department on November 8, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, Officers, People

NABC Elects Board Members

November 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

At the 2024 NABC Annual Meeting, the National Auto Body Council held its board elections for the upcoming year. In addition to re-electing four members whose terms were expiring, NABC welcomed three new members to its board. The newly elected board members include: Ryan Downs, Chief Strategy Officer, Crash Champions Steve Fardelos, Regional Sales Manager, […]

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Enterprise Mobility’s Cindy Reeves Joins Collision Industry Foundation Board

November 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced the election of Cindy Reeves, Vice President, Replacement & Leisure Division at Enterprise Mobility to the CIF Board of Trustees. The CIF provides emergency relief by securing and distributing donations to collision repair professionals who have experienced significant losses due to natural disasters or other catastrophic events. Reeves has […]

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Eric Wilbert Becomes President of Automotive Recyclers Association

November 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Eric Wilbert of Wilbert’s Premium Auto Parts in Rochester, N.Y. was recently welcomed as the new President of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA). Wilbert was formally confirmed as President on October 24, during the Association’s 81st Annual Convention and Exposition held in Reno, Nev. Wilbert brings decades of experience in the industry and has served […]

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Blake Kidwell Appointed Chief Commercial Officer at Collision Auto Parts

November 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision Auto Parts announced the appointment of Blake Kidwell as its new Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Mr. Kidwell will lead the company’s sales and customer development strategies. “We are excited to welcome Blake Kidwell to Collision Auto Parts as our Chief Commercial Officer,” said Raymond Tsai, CEO of Collision Auto Parts. “Blake brings […]

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Rodolfo Ramirez Named VP Automotive Refinish at PPG Effective January 1

November 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tom Maziarz, current VP, will move to traffic solutions business effective December 1. PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced Rodolfo Ramirez, currently PPG vice president, packaging coatings, will become PPG vice president, automotive refinish, Americas, effective January 1. Ramirez will report to Chancey Hagerty, PPG senior vice president, automotive refinish. Tom Maziarz, currently PPG vice president, automotive […]

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Marya Salim Named Head of Marketing for AkzoNobel Automotive & Specialty Coatings North America

November 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) announced that Marya Salim has joined the company as Regional Marketing Director for its North America Automotive & Specialty Coatings (ASC) business unit, reporting to John Griffin, North America Regional Director, and Commercial Director of ASC. In her new role, Marya is responsible for all marketing activities for AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinish, Commercial […]

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Vince Edivan Assumed Role of Executive Director at the Automotive Recyclers Association

November 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association announced that Vince Edivan has assumed the role of Executive Director for the Association, taking the helm at ARA’s recent 81st Annual Convention and Exposition in Reno, Nev.  The move follows a year-long period of transition during which Executive Director responsibilities were passed to Edivan from professional automotive recycler and ARA […]

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Healthcare and Technology Executive Neil de Crescenzo Joins CCC Board

November 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CCCS) announced the appointment of Neil de Crescenzo to its Board of Directors. Mr. de Crescenzo brings decades of expertise in the healthcare and technology sectors and proven success in deploying technology at scale across industries. His addition strengthens CCC’s commitment to bolstering its market position and driving long-term value […]

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