CIECA Announces 2016 Board Officers and New Member

Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association Announces 2016 Board Officers and New Member

Each of these officers will serve on the Executive Committee, which oversees CIECA's business matters between board meetings and maintains the board's agenda.

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) Board of Trustees announced it has elected the following officers for 2016:

  • Chair – Gene Muller, Nationwide Insurance
  • Vice chair – Phil Martinez, Mitchell International
  • Treasurer – Clint Marlow, Allstate Insurance
  • Secretary – Steve Betley, Insurance Auto Auctions

Each of these officers will serve on the Executive Committee, which oversees CIECA’s business matters between board meetings and maintains the board’s agenda.

Kathy Goddard of Safelite Solutions will assume the title of past chair on the CIECA Executive Committee.

Additionally, Robert Turchan of Pride Collision Centers, was elected to serve on the CIECA Board of Trustees. Turchan has been an industry leader in developing and implementing advanced technology solutions for the collision repair business and has a unique understanding of both the collision business and computer technology.

For more information about CIECA, visit www.cieca.com or email Fred Iantorno, executive director, at [email protected].

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