SAN DIEGO, CA -- Mitchell International has announced the addition of Jim Guthrie to its board of directors.

Guthrie came to the attention of Mitchell through his role in the development of the Collision Industry Management System (CIMS), a web-based shop-management system that increases shop productivity and profitability by using technology to create a disciplined, performance-oriented culture as well as to automate specific tasks. The CIMS technology was acquired by Mitchell in October of 2005, and forms the core of Mitchell ABS Enterprise, for high-performing and multi-location collision-repair concerns.

Guthrie spent 25 years as owner and operator of Car Crafters Collision Center in Albuquerque, NM. Guthrie has also distinguished himself in Indy car racing, being named 1997's "Rookie of the Year" by the Indianapolis Racing League, after winning the Phoenix race of that same year and leading four other races. Guthrie also serves on the IT committee of the Collision Industry Conference.

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