Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the acquisition of Philip Thearle’s Autowerks Collision Center of Santee, Cal. Since 1983, Thearle has operated the brand with a focus on superior quality and ‘collision restoration,’ a term he began using to describe virtually undetectable repairs. On joining QCG, Philip Thearle said, “We raised the bar in this industry […]
Quality Collision Group Appoints Eric Newell as Chief Revenue Officer
Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the appointment of Eric Newell as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Newell joined QCG in October 2022 as Vice President of Operations and became Regional VP of Operations in early 2024. As CRO, he will oversee the revenue-generating processes throughout the rapidly growing company. “Eric’s role in fortifying Quality Collision Group’s […]
Quality Collision Group Announces Staff Promotions
Quality Collision Group announced two appointments to their leadership team. Brian Nichols, a veteran of the collision industry with 30 years of experience and former co-owner of Cascade Collision Repair, has taken on the role of VP of Mergers & Acquisitions. Nichols previously served as VP of Operations for Cascade Collision Repair after its acquisition […]
Quality Collision Group Acquires MSO with 9 Collision Repair Centers in Utah
Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the acquisition of Cascade Collision Repair, a Utah-based multiple shop operator (MSO). The addition of Cascade’s nine locations brings the total number of repair facilities under the Quality Collision Group banner to 62. This strategic move is built on a shared vision, with a commitment to use OEM parts and […]
Quality Collision Group Acquires Three Collision Repair Centers in North Carolina
Quality Collision Group announced the acquisition of three North Carolina Relentless Collision locations. Quality Collision Group (QCG) strategic focus is centered on building the nation’s largest, most trusted OEM-certified collision repair organization through an acquisition strategy that maintains the high standards and quality of service at the collision repair facilities it acquires. Todd McGowan launched […]
Quality Collision Group Enters Texas Market with Acquisition
Multiple collision repair shop operator now has 48 locations in seven states across the U.S. Quality Collision Group announced the acquisition of its first collision repair center in Texas. Stuart’s Paint & Body, located in Plano, was owned by Stuart Singer who has been serving the greater Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex since 1983. “Securing a foothold […]
Quality Collision Group Acquires Schaefer Autobody Centers
Adds 14 locations in Midwest. Quality Collision Group announced the continued growth of its organization with the acquisition of 14 Schaefer Autobody Centers. Quality Collision Group, formed by Susquehanna Private Capital, LLC following its 2020 acquisition of Brandywine Coach Works. continues its strategic focus on building the nation’s largest and most trusted OEM-certified collision repair […]
Quality Collision Group Acquires Five Collision Repair Centers in Minneapolis
Private equity-backed MSO expands into upper Midwest. The Quality Collision Group, that was formed last Fall by Susquehanna Private Capital, has acquired the Master Collision Group that operates four collision repair centers in the Minneapolis, Minn. market and was in the process of acquiring a fifth location when it was purchased by Quality Collision. All […]
Phil Southard and Scott Krohn Join Quality Collision Group Leadership Team and Board of Directors
Quality Collision Group, the new private-equity-backed collision repair facility operator that was announced in October, has added two experienced executives to its leadership team. Phil Southard has been named Chief Financial Officer, and longtime industry veteran Scott Krohn joins the organization’s Board of Directors. “This is an exciting moment for the Quality Collision Group team,” […]
Susquehanna Private Capital Acquires Four Collision Repair Centers in Pennsylvania, Forms Quality Collision Group
Susquehanna Private Capital, LLC (SPC) announced the acquisition of Brandywine Coach Works a multiple collision repair shop facility operator with four centers that is headquartered in Chadds Ford, Pa. In conjunction with the announcement, SPC announced the formation of Quality Collision Group (QCG), a holding company that will pursue strategic acquisitions of auto repair facilities […]