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Walter Leddy Named CEO of IAS Claim Services

September 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAS Claim Services

IAS Claim Services announced the appointment of Walter Leddy as Chief Executive Officer.  Stepping down as CEO, Larry Cochran will assume his new role as Chairman of IAS. “It has been a tremendous honor to serve as the CEO of IAS since 2006 and I could not be prouder of our team and our accomplishments […]

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Fix Auto Network Canada Appoints New VP of Operations

September 7, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Automotive Network (FAN) Canada announced the appointment of Sylvain Séguin as Vice President of Operations. Séguin will oversee the operations teams for all brands for the Network in Canada which includes Fix Auto, NOVUS Glass and Speedy Auto Service. As a member of the executive team, he will report directly to Fix Automotive […]

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

Bobby Johnson, Texas Collision Repair Shop Owner, Author and Speaker Passes Away

September 6, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bobby Wayne Johnson of Woodlawn, Texas passed away September 1st at the age 73. Johnson, the founder of B & J Collision in Jefferson, Texas was a frequent speaker at industry events and wrote extensively about the industry for several trade publications. Johnson was selected as the Bodyshop Business Executive of the Year in 1989. […]

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Auto Care Association Names Gabrielle Hopkins Vice President, Federal Affairs

September 6, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association announced the addition of Gabrielle Hopkins as vice president, federal affairs. Hopkins joins the Auto Care Association’s government affairs department, where she will assist in the leadership of the department. The new role will task Hopkins with identifying legislative initiatives for the association to pursue and recommending advocacy efforts on both […]

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Rich Garcia Named Chief Financial Officer at OEConnection

September 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

OEConnection (OEC) announced the appointment of Rich Garcia as its new Chief Financial Officer. Garcia will be responsible for leading the company’s financial operations in conjunction with providing strategic financial direction. He will oversee the global accounting and finance teams, including responsibility for financial reporting, treasury, tax, business development, purchasing and business information systems functions. […]

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Terrence Hahn Officially Joins Axalta As Chief Executive Officer Today

September 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE : AXTA ) today announced that Terrence Hahn has officially joined the Company as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Charlie Shaver, who will continue at Axalta as Non-Executive Chairman. Hahn will also serve on Axalta’s Board of Directors, expanding the Board’s size from eight to nine Directors. Axalta previously announced this […]

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Marty Hollingshead to Join Executive Committee of Automotive Recyclers Association

September 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that its Nominating Committee has selected Marty Hollingshead, President of Northlake Auto Recyclers in Hammond, Ind. as its nominee for Association Secretary for 2018-2019.   Hollingshead brings decades of experience in the industry to the Association’s Executive Committee.  He will be formally confirmed by the ARA Board of Directors during […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, Board of Directors, People

Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists Adds Two Executives to Corporate Team

August 29, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists

Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists, LLC (AWRS) announced the addition of two key members to their Corporate staff. Jason Yarbrough, a former franchise owner, will assume the role as Franchise Relations Manager and Mike Perkins, as the new Director of Business Development.  Yarbrough has been a part of AWRS since 2005. Throughout his time, Yarbrough’s efforts […]

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Don Keenan Services Announced

August 20, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Services have been announced for Don Keenan, who passed away on August 9. A viewing will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21 at the Donohue Funeral Home at 3300 West Chester Pike in Newtown Square, Pa. Another viewing will be held at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Media, at 9:30-10:20 a.m. on […]

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Shaver Named New CEO for AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals Pending Completion of Sale

August 20, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta CEO, who is stepping down in September, will lead business spun off to The Carlyle Group and GIC. Shaver led Axalta during transition from DuPont to Carlyle ownership and eventual public offering. As part of the strategy to separate Specialty Chemicals from its Paints and Coatings business, AkzoNobel announced in March 2018 that it […]

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