CARSTAR Adds New Director of Network Development - BodyShop Business

CARSTAR Adds New Director of Network Development

Phillip Vick, who brings 12 years of sales experience to the team, will handle the midwest and southeast markets.

Phillip Vick has joined CARSTAR as the director of network development, covering the Charlotte, N.C., and St. Louis markets.
 
Vick brings 12 years of sales experience with various service and telecommunications industries, seven of which have been in the collision repair industry. He was recently employed with FreedomSoft as a sales manager, and previously served as a territory manager with Mitchell, selling their products to collision repair facilities. Vick brings a broad understanding of automotive repair franchise operations and independent owners to the CARSTAR team.
 
In his new position, Vick will be responsible for driving quality franchise additions and awarding new franchise agreements. He will report to Scott Robertson.
 
A resident of Whites Creek, Tenn., Vick earned his bachelor’s in finance in 2001 from Tennessee Technological University.
 
“We have tremendous growth opportunities around the country as independent owners look for new solutions to manage and grow their businesses,” said David Byers, CEO of CARSTAR. “We are proud to add Phillip Vick to our development team and look forward to building the CARSTAR network with him.”


More information:

CARSTAR

You May Also Like

CIF Offers Assistance After Recent Devastating Storms

The Collision Industry Foundation is here to assist collision repair professionals who have suffered a significant loss.

This past weekend saw violent storms across the middle of the country, leaving a trail of destruction. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed or damaged, and so many lives have been turned upside down.

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) is here to assist collision repair professionals who have suffered a significant loss.

ALI Announces Lifting Points Guide Now Available in Digital and Print

Easily find OEM-recommended lifting points to properly lift cars, trucks and SUVs.

NTSB Chair Praises NHTSA Action on AEB Final Rule

Jennifer Homendy lauded the new standard requiring all new passenger cars and light trucks to have automatic emergency braking and pedestrian AEB systems.

Lucid Group Debuts New EV with 516-mile Range

Lucid claims the 2024 Air Grand Touring starting at $109,900 is the longest-range EV available today.

2024 SEMA Show Registration Now Open

Representatives from more than 2,000 companies prepare to select their exhibit space during priority space selection April 29-May 15.

Other Posts

Repairify Appoints New VP of General Automotive Repair Markets

Industry veteran Ben Johnson will lead asTech Mechanical’s business development and product management teams.

ALLDATA Adds Repair Planner to Collision Repair Platform

Repair Planner automates the repair planning process and helps shops plan necessary inspections and structural repairs with OEM accuracy.

AkzoNobel Announces New Business Development Manager

Brian Martin has joined AkzoNobel’s Automotive & Specialty Coatings division as business development manager for North America.

Longtime Family Collision Repair Business Joins Forces with CARSTAR

JC Auto Rebuilders of Rockford, Ill., has rebranded as CARSTAR Team JC Auto Rebuilders.