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Scott Yessner Named Interim Chief Financial Officer at UTI

May 15, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI), announced that, effective May 14, Scott Yessner assumed the role of interim chief financial officer of the company and will report to UTI’s President and CEO Kim McWaters.  Yessner succeeds Bryce Peterson, who has left the company by mutual agreement to pursue other interests. Peterson’s departure was not the result […]

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Progressive Appoints First Female Board Chair, Announces Gender and Race Pay Equity Report

May 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) today reported that the company’s Board of Directors elected Lawton W. Fitt as Chairperson. She joined Progressive’s Board in 2009, and has served as Lead Independent Director for the past two years. Fitt is a Retired Partner and Managing Director with Goldman Sachs. As previously announced, Progressive Chairman Glenn Renwick has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Diversity, People, Progressive Insurance

New Jersey Governor Nominates Tracy Thompson as Insurance Fraud Prosecutor

May 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy officially nominated Tracy Thompson to become insurance fraud prosecutor of the Office of Insurance Fraud Prosecutor, a position which is subject to the advice and consent of the State Senate. Thompson has been acting insurance fraud prosecutor.  “I am confident that Tracy Thompson’s nomination as insurance fraud prosecutor will further […]

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Equipment and Tool Institute Announces New Officers and Directors

May 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI), the trade association of automotive tool and equipment manufacturers and technical information providers, announced its new officers and board members who were recently elected. The board includes: Officers (One-year term): President: Jim Fish (Lemur Vehicle Monitors) Vice President, Programs: Kevin FitzPatrick (Autologic Diagnostics) Vice President, Marketing: Robert Vogt (IOSiX) […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Equipment and Tool Institute, People

Dent Wizard Announces New COO and RVP of MidSouth Region

May 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dent Wizard International announced that Addison Thomas was promoted to chief operating officer, and Doug Grill to Thomas’ previous position as regional vice president of Dent Wizard’s MidSouth region. These promotions come after Mike Black was promoted to chief executive officer, effective April 1. Thomas will assume Black’s COO responsibilities and lead the core service […]

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Fix Auto World Names Stuart Faid to Lead Asia-Pacific Region

May 1, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto World announced the appointment of Stuart Faid to the role of Regional Head of Business, Asia-Pacific Region, effective today. Faid brings to Fix Auto World more than 25 years’ experience across every facet of the automotive industry. Having started his career as a management graduate at Volkswagen Group, where he served for seven […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Asia, Fix Auto World, People

Spanesi Adds Data Collection Specialist

April 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Spanesi Americas announced the addition of Richard Gray, Jr. in the role of Data Collection Specialist. Gray comes to Spanesi with over 14 years of military service. During his career, he’s participated in the Marines and the United States Coast Guard where he excelled in his many roles until he was honorably discharged in 2016. […]

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Snapsheet Hires Gary Goldsmith as SVP of Sales and Accounts

April 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Snapsheet announced the hiring of Gary Goldsmith as senior vice president of sales and accounts. Goldsmith joins Snapsheet from Copart where he was most recently the vice president of sales and account management for the western division. In his 17-year tenure at Copart, Gary helped grow the organization significantly by building trusting relationships and securing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart, People, Snapsheet

Mike Black Promoted to CEO at Dent Wizard

April 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dent Wizard International has promoted Mike Black to chief executive officer, effective April 1.  Black most recently served as president and COO.  As CEO, he will lead the company and continue driving profitable growth, while having responsibility for all areas of the business. “I’m honored that Terry and the Board are entrusting me to continue […]

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ALLDATA Names Satwinder Mangat President

April 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

ALLDATA, an AutoZone company, announced the promotion of Satwinder Mangat to President, ALLDATA. He was formerly General Manager, ALLDATA North America. In his new role, Mangat is responsible for ALLDATA’s North American (U.S., Canada, and Mexico) and European operations, and is also a member of the AutoZone CEO Team. He reports to Tom Newbern, AutoZone […]

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