NORCROSS, Ga. – AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings Americas (A&AC) has announced the recipients of the 2011 Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry (MIW) designation.
Five distinguished honorees are being recognized. They comprise a cross-section of service areas within the collision repair industry from the United States and Canada, including: publishing, industry association, independent shops and multi-shop operations.
• Barbara Davies – Autobody News – Carlsbad, Calif.
• Michelle Rolls – Queensway Autobody – Prince George, B.C.
• Jennifer Justice-Hayley – Valley Paint & Body Inc. – Amelia, Ohio
• Susanna Gotsch – CCC Information Services – Chicago, Ill.
• Sharon Mazanec – Sterling Collision Centers, Inc. – Northbrook, Ill.
The MIW program was established in 1999 by AkzoNobel as an industry honorarium. The goal of the program was to promote the contributions of key leaders and grow the future involvement of a valuable resource pool for the collision repair industry. The MIW program collaborates with the I-CAR Education Foundation to provide scholarships to deserving women seeking to advance their education and pursue career opportunities within the collision repair industry.
In commenting on the 2011 nominees, AB Ghosh, general manager for A&AC Americas, said, “Diversity brings strength to any successful endeavor. The 2011 MIW nominees demonstrate the cross-section of contributors that provide continuity and leadership. This recognition is a cornerstone institution for our industry. We are honored to celebrate the accomplishments of these leaders and sustain this tradition.
The 2011 MIW honorees will be recognized at a special awards gala on July 19. The invitation-only event will be hosted by AkzoNobel in Salt Lake City, Utah, in conjunction with the I-CAR Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair.
