Driven Brands’ Jose Costa Becomes NACD Board Leadership Fellow
The NACD Fellowship is a comprehensive program of study that empowers directors with the latest insights, intelligence and boardroom practices to stay at the forefront of evolving business demands. To maintain their credential, they have to advance their knowledge and boardroom stature through continuous learning and peer-led collaboration.
MSO Symposium Announces Final Program, Adds Insurer Panel
Executives representing MSO’s, multi-location and single location collision repair executives and insurance professionals are invited to attend this closed meeting.
CAPA’s Technical Committee Elects Nick Scheid To Vice Chair
Scheid currently is president of LNS & Associates, a consulting business he launched in 2015 to help independent distributors and industry stakeholders navigate the complexities of aftermarket parts procurement and distribution.
I-CAR Sets Its Sights On Training 19,000 Shops
In 2016 and beyond, I-CAR plans to serve additional shops and technicians by offering more relevant training that relates to the needs of today’s collision repair industry.
Chief Marks 30th Anniversary Of SkillsUSA Competition Sponsorship
The multi-day collision competition covers all aspects of collision repair. Contestants take written tests and go through an application for work process where they present a resume and have an interview with a volunteer judge. In the structural analysis segment of the competition, students use three types of measuring devices – centerline gauges, mechanical and computerized systems – to identify damage in the test vehicles. The overall appearance of the finished product, speed and proper safety practices are all part of the contest.
2016 MSO Symposium Agenda And Topics Announced
Now in its sixth year, the 2016 MSO Symposium draws attendance from multi-shop operators throughout the collision repair industry.
Women’s Industry Network Elects Board Leadership For 2016-’17
The not-for-profit’s mission is to support and enhance the role of women in the collision repair industry, promote education, professional advancement and networking.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces 2016 Board Of Trustees And Executive Committee
The new appointments to the executive committee included Stacy Bartnik of ITW Evercoat as chair, and Russ Hoffbauer of State Farm Insurance as vice chair.
Driven Brands Wins 2016 Franchise Times Dealmakers Award
The winners of the Franchise Times Dealmakers awards were selected by a panel of judges, all experts in franchise mergers and acquisitions, from finalist nominations solicited by Franchise Times in the fourth quarter.
I-CAR Honors Jeff Silver With Chairman’s Award
The Chairman’s Award recipient is selected by the executive committee of the I-CAR International Board of Directors, recognizing an individual or organization whose contributions to I-CAR have been significant or extraordinary.