CARSTAR Adds New Area Director of Operations - BodyShop Business

CARSTAR Adds New Area Director of Operations

Position will cover parts of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts has named Kevin Courtney as its newest area director of operations.  In his new role, Courtney will provide operational direction to CARSTAR franchisees in Western Michigan, Western Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio.
 
Courtney was most recently the body shop operations manager with the Columbus Fair Auto Auction, a 48-bay body shop just outside of Columbus, Ohio. His experience also includes positions as general manager for CARSTAR Southgate and general manager at Sterling Autobody Centers. He’s I-CAR Gold certified, familiar with DRP management and proficient with all estimating and management systems.
 
Courtney is a resident of Columbus, Ohio with roots in Aurora, Ill. He honorably served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve for over 20 years.

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