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Peter Bains Named Territory Manager at Uniparts OEM Canada

January 30, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uniparts OEM Canada announced that Peter Bains has joined their sales team as Territory Manager, British Columbia. Bains brings over 15 years’ experience in project management, executive management, business development, supply management, coaching & training. He began his career in the industry with National Car Rental where he worked on business development for collision centers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: British Columbia, Canada, People, Uniparts OEM Canada

Peter Shaw, Former Thatcham Research Chief Executive Who Stepped Down Last Year, Passes Away

January 29, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thatcham Research, the UK-based motor insurers’ automotive research cetner, announced that Peter Shaw, it’s Chief Executive from 2011 until June 2018, passed away on January 24. In a statement, Thatcham Research said, “It is with great sadness that we have to announce that Peter Shaw, Chief Executive of Thatcham Research (2011 – 2018) passed away […]

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

Les Pawlowski Named General Manager of Symach Canada

January 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Les Pawlowski has been appointed as Symach General Manager in Canada, overseeing and supporting its activities in the region. His more than 20 years-experience in International trade and business development in the Automotive Aftermarket and 12 years in Automotive Refinish has led him to collaborate with Symach in the expansion of the brand in Canada […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, People, Symach

ATMC Announces 2019 Officers and Directors

January 14, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The ASE Training Managers Council (ATMC) announced the new officers and members for its 2019 Board of Directors. The new Chair is Jim Goepfrich, Owner, JAD Enterprises; Vice Chair is Laura Lyons, President, ATech Training; Treasurer is Ken Benson, Training Field Operations Manager, Subaru of America Training; and Secretary is Tim Zilke, President-CEO, National Institute […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Training Managers Council, Board of Directors, People

ASE Education Foundation Names 2019 Officers and Board Members

January 11, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The ASE Education Foundation announced the officers for its 2019 Board of Directors. The new Chair is Lenora Jackson, Manager, Technical Training Operations, American Honda Motor Co. Vice Chair Chris Wallace is the Technical Training Integration Manager at General Motors. Ted Hood, Director of Sales and Marketing – NAPA AutoCare Division, Genuine Parts Company, is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Education Foundation, Board of Directors, People

ASE Announces 2019 Officers

January 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced the officers for its 2019 Board of Directors. The new Chair is Tom Trisdale, Vice President, Product Quality and Service Support, Toyota Motor Sales. Bobby Bassett, North American National Training Manager, Gates Corporation, is Vice Chair; Mark Polke, Director of Workshop Concepts, North America, Robert […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Excellence, Board of Directors, People

Sal Parente Named Executive Vice President of Sales at Global Finishing Solutions

January 9, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) announced the appointment of Sal Parente to the newly created position of Executive Vice President of Sales. Parente will oversee the company’s aerospace, automotive refinish and industrial sales business units.  “The addition of this new executive management role will provide our organization with leadership, support and experience to assist us in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Global Finishing Solutions, People

Frank LaViola Named Senior Sales and Marketing Consultant at AirPro Diagnostics

January 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced the hiring of Frank LaViola as Senior Sales & Marketing Consultant. LaViola brings with him over 25 years of experience in the collision repair industry working nationally with quality repairers, OEM’s and other vendors in relationship development, performance reporting and development of industry KPI’s. “I am excited to join Lonnie Margol, Chuck […]

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Gay Brown Named Vice Chairman at Industrial Finishes & Systems

January 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Industrial Finishes & Systems Inc., the distributor of automotive paint, equipment and supplies, announced the appointment of Gay Brown as Vice Chairman. As the daughter of Industrial Finishes Chairman, Stuart Barr, Brown has extensive experience in the business and has previously filled many roles at the company. Industrial Finishes & Systems is a privately-held company […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Industrial Finishes & Systems, People

AASA Board of Governors Welcomes New Vice Chairmen and Governors for 2019

January 7, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Marc Blackman of Gold Eagle begins second term as AASA chairman. Enrico Manuele, regional president, Automotive Aftermarket North America, Robert Bosch LLC, and Eric Sills, president and CEO, Standard Motor Products Inc., will serve as 2019 first and second vice chairmen respectively of the Board of Governors of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). Marc […]

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