Kadel’s Auto Body Promotes Bobby Hafner and Kirby Smith to Journeyman Body Technician - BodyShop Business

Kadel’s Auto Body Promotes Bobby Hafner and Kirby Smith to Journeyman Body Technician

Employees take advantage of MSO's advancement program and see their hard work pay off.

Kadel’s Auto Body announced that it has promoted two employees to journeyman body technician.

Bobby-Hafner
President and CEO Don Braden presents the journeyman body technician certificate to Bobby Hafner at Kadel’s in Lake Oswego.

Bobby Hafner was promoted at Kadel’s Lake Oswego in Lake Oswego, Ore. He joined Kadel’s as a lot attendant in 2008. Working his way up, he soon became an apprentice in the body tech program. A true Oregon native originally from Newberg, Hafner now resides in Beaverton. In his off time, he’s an avid golfer and snowboarder.

Newly promoted Kirby Smith takes a moment to celebrate with his mentor, Steve, at Kadel’s St. Johns shop.
Newly promoted Kirby Smith takes a moment to celebrate with his mentor, Steve, at Kadel’s St. Johns shop.

Kirby Smith was promoted at Kadel’s St. Johns in Portland. He  joined Kadel’s in 2010 as a body helper. He attended PCC, completed a two-year auto collision repair certificate and, through Kadel’s employee advancement program, achieved his journeyman status. Originally from Bend, Smith now resides in SW Portland. He enjoys setting new goals and taking advantage of the opportunities that have come his way working for Kadel’s.

 

 

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