AkzoNobel Honors Most Influential Women in Collision Repair Industry
Six industry leaders were honored at the 11th annual Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry awards program held at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta on April 14. Janet Chaney, Stevensville, Mt.; Erica Eversman, Bath, Ohio; Kimberly Hicks, Highland Park, Mich.; Beth Ann Meckel, Glen Burnie, Md.; Linda Sommerhauser, Kansas City, Mo.;
Missouri Repairers Urged to Show Support for Shop Licensing Bill
A hearing has been scheduled for Missouri S.B. 709, a bill that would create licensing procedures for autobody repair facilities and physical damage appraisers, in Jefferson City, Mo., on Monday, April 12, at 2 p.m. in Senate Lounge. The Automotive Service Association of Missouri and Kansas (ASA MoKan) is urging its members to attend the
PPG Announces 2010 Show Truck Schedule
PPG has released the 2010 schedule of appearances for popular show truck – a traveling exhibit of PPG paint displays and products – which will make 21 stops across the country from March through October at prominent truck, car and hot rod shows. These include events sponsored by the GoodGuys Rod & Custom Association, National
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SCRS Conference Brings Together Industry Leaders from 19 States
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) held its fourth annual Affiliate Leadership Conference on Sept. 17, bringing together collision repair association leaders from throughout the U.S. The conference, founded by SCRS in 2006, provides the society’s state and regional affiliates a forum for increased communication between the state and national level organizations and participants.
March Taylor Memorial Fund Supports USA WorldSkills Competitors
The March Taylor Memorial Fund (MTMF) has donated $5,000 to offset the costs of sending two USA participants – Scott Raymond for the Collision Division and Ben Janke for the Refinish Division – to the World Skills Competition being held in Calgary, Canada from Sept. 1-7. Raymond was the gold medal winner in both the
MABA to Lead Fundraising for World Skills Competition USA Representative
The Massachusetts Auto Body Association (MABA) has launched a fundraising campaign to offset the costs of sending the USA participant, Scott Raymond, to the World Skills Competition, being held in Calgary, Canada, Sept. 1-7. Raymond was the gold medal winner in both the State (Massachusetts) and National Skills USA competitions in 2007 and will
AMI Announces 2009-2010 Board of Trustees
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) has announced the members of its 2009-2010 board of trustees, with George Witt, AAM, George Witt Service, Inc., Lincoln, Neb., re-elected as chairman and Freda Thompson, AAM, Ace Auto Body, Inc., Hartselle, Ala., re-elected as secretary. Other board members include Sheri Hamilton, AAM, ASA-Missouri/Kansas, Overland Park, Kan.; Bob Keith, AAM,
SCRS Announces 2009-2010 Board of Directors and Officers
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced its 2009-2010 board of directors and officers. The new leadership team was sworn in prior to the annual SCRS Corporate Awards Dinner on April 21 at the Marriott Hartford Downtown in Hartford, Conn. Barry Dorn (Virginia) was named the SCRS chairman after two terms as SCRS vice
CARSTAR Promotes Executive Team, Adds to Sales Force
CARSTAR has promoted Ernie Laky to vice president and Bill Garoutte to assistant vice president in addition to his duties as senior marketing executive. It has also added Greg Dehnke on as senior sales executive. “With 280 domestic stores and growing global opportunities, we have an immense responsibility to guide and lead our franchise business