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Karl Kirschenman Joins Spanesi Americas as Director of Communication and Technology

October 10, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Spanesi Americas, announced the appointment of Karl Kirschenman as its new Director of Communications and Technology. A graduate from Northern Arizona University, Kirschenman holds a Bachelor degree in Communication and brings over 20 years of collision industry knowledge to Spanesi Americas. Kirschenman has extensive experience within the collision repair industry, which includes holding positions as […]

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Collision Repair Education Foundation Names Four New Trustees to Board

October 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Trustees including: Kevin Burnett, Gerber Collision & Glass; Don Mikrut, Audatex, a Solera Company; Jay Sharp, National Coatings & Supplies; and Karen Sullivan, Allstate Insurance. The Foundation, founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting collision repair […]

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Jeffrey Lieberman Named VP, Legal Affairs and General Counsel at Fix Auto World

September 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto World announced the appointment of Jeffrey Lieberman to the role of Vice President, Legal Affairs & General Counsel for the company. “Jeff’s extensive experience will serve him well in working strategically with cross-functional business teams in our fast-paced, dynamic environment. He’s a great addition to our leadership team,” said Dan Hogg, Chief Financial […]

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Evangelos Antypas Named President, International at Repairify

September 26, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Repairify, Inc. announced the appointment of Evangelos Antypas as President, International. Antypas will assume responsibility for international sales, marketing and business development activity, including future joint ventures and license agreements. Antypas has more than 20 years of international business experience in the automotive, technology, and consumer goods industries. He has held executive positions at Solera […]

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Joseph McDougall Appointed President Global Refinish at Axalta

September 25, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Joseph F. McDougall has been named Senior Vice President and President, Global Refinish at Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA). In this new role at the company, McDougall will be responsible for Axalta’s global refinish business which provides coatings, application technologies and service and support resources to customers in the collision repair and vehicle aftermarket sectors in […]

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IIHS and HLDI Announce New President

September 19, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute announced that Dr. David L. Harkey will become the next president of the two traffic safety research organizations in January 2018. Harkey will succeed Dr. Adrian K. Lund, who is retiring after serving as IIHS-HLDI president since 2006. Harkey, 54, has directed the […]

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Services Announced for Howard Batchelor

September 18, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Services have been announced for Howard Batchelor, the long-time executive director of the Georgia Collision Industry Association, who passed away last week. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, September 20 at 2:30 p.m. at Roswell United Methodist Church in the Chapel. Ingram Funeral Home, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made […]

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Howard Batchelor, Georgia Collision Industry Association Executive Director, Passes Away

September 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Howard Batchelor

The Georgia Collision Industry Association (GCIA) announced that its longtime executive director, Howard Batchelor, passed away yesterday. Batchelor, had been battling an inoperable brain tumor. The GCIA announced his passing yesterday in a statement on its website: Executive Director, colleague, and friend, Howard Batchelor, passed away this morning. As many know, he had been battling […]

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Gary Lyons Appointed Symach Project Manager North America

September 12, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Gary Lyons has been appointed as Symach’s Project Manager of North America, overseeing and supporting Symach activities in the region. Lyon’s 14 years-experience in construction, project management and technical support has led him to collaborate with Symach in the commissioning of several new body shop projects over the last 18 months. Gary’s experience will bring […]

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Varun Laroyia New Chief Financial Officer at LKQ Corporation

September 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) has appointed Varun Laroyia as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 1. Laroyia brings an extensive array of diverse financial experience to LKQ, including a background with global public companies in corporate finance, operations management, systems, and mergers and acquisitions. “Varun is an accomplished executive with significant global […]

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