MINNEAPOLIS – ABRA Auto Body and Glass, a Minneapolis-based damaged vehicle repair company, announced the opening of two repair centers in the Wilmington, NC, area. Located in the North Carolina cities of Shallotte and Castle Hayne, the franchises were awarded to Anthony Reese. ABRA Auto Body & Glass specializes in collision repair, paintless dent removal and auto glass repair and replacement.

“Anthony has been in the collision repair business for almost 25 years, starting as a technician and eventually becoming the CEO of a multi-unit group,” said Mark Wahlin, director of franchising for ABRA Auto Body and Glass. “He left that position earlier this year to pursue his dream of owning his own repair centers. Because of our shared values of operational excellence, continuous improvement and developing industry-leading team members, the fit between our two companies was a natural.”

Joining Reese’s management team are Ken Depper and Bryan Harrell, as general managers of Shallotte and Castle Hayne respectively. Both men began their careers as refinishers, and have steadily moved through numerous positions to become experienced managers. Most recently, Depper was with Mulder Collision in Chicago, and Harrell was the previous owner of what is now ABRA-Castle Hayne.

“I’ve been aware of ABRA’s track record for years, and have always been impressed with its commitment to superior service and excellent craftsmanship,” said Reese. “I know that the procedures, training and marketing support provided by its corporate staff will allow us to deliver industry-leading levels of efficiency and quality to the Wilmington market. My goal is to open additional ABRA facilities within the area over the next few years. This will afford us the opportunity to capture the largest market share in this area.”

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