I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, announced that Nick Notte has joined the organization as director, finance and operations. As a member of the leadership team reporting to I-CAR President and CEO John Van Alstyne, Notte will lead the accounting and finance, data services, information technology, project management and lean process improvement teams.

Over the past several years, I-CAR has evolved from a historical focus on training to an expanded platform of education, knowledge and service solutions. According to Van Alstyne, this drives a need for ongoing strategic evolution and a focus on operational excellence that Notte will contribute to.

“We are thrilled to have Nick on the team,” said Van Alstyne. “In this newly created role, he will add tremendous value to I-CAR and to the industry. Not only does Nick bring deep background across the collision repair industry, he is also recognized for his contributions to our industry, and he brings solid operational and financial leadership experience to the role. Nick will contribute to I-CAR’s strategic and operational development as we work to further improve, better serve and enhance our relevance across the collision repair industry. We are honored to have him on the team.”

Before joining I-CAR, Notte was most recently with PDR International as chief operating officer. Prior to that role, he spent six years with Sterling, leading that organization as president through ultimate sale of the business to Service King. Notte also held a series of leadership roles with Allstate, including vice president, research for Tech-Cor, and director of auto claims. Over the years, other positions have included vice president, sales and marketing, North America for Nobilas Claim and Fleet Solutions, and vice president, network business development for Mitchell International.

Notte also is no stranger to I-CAR. He served as the I-CAR board chair in 2004-‘05 and has served on numerous board committees. He has also served on the Collision Repair Education Foundation Board of Trustees, most recently as vice chair. While at Allstate, he contributed to the vision and creation of the I-CAR Professional Development Program, I-CAR’s flagship role-relevant training program.

Notte will be based at I-CAR’s Training Support Center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.