Terry Fortner Joins LKQ as President of Industry Relations and Market Development
Fortner has held a number of leadership positions over his 32 year career with Nationwide Insurance, most recently as vice president of material damage claims.
NACE and CARS Announce 2009 Event Chairmen Appointments
Both the upcoming NACE and CARS shows, which take place November 4-7, are sponsored by ASA and co-located at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, during the second annual Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW).
ASA Annual Convention Provides Activity-, Education-Packed Event in Florida
ASA’s 2010 convention will be held next spring in Arizona.
ASA Announces Benefit Provider Networking Reception at 2009 Annual Convention
The event will allow ASA members to learn more about the money-saving benefits available to them, while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and networking with peers.
I-CAR Education Foundation Announces 2009 Board of Trustees
Seven collision industry veterans named to Executive Committee.
Crawford Moves to Am-Pac/Tire Pros
Former American Car Care Centers marketing director Dave Crawford is now vice president of training and program marketing for Am-Pac/Tire Pros. Crawford left ACCC at the end of 2007 to become vice president of Mail America, a direct mail firm based in Phoenix. Crawford is also a contributing editor to Tire Review, a sister publication
Seventh Annual National Tire Safety Week to Take Place in April
The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) announced that the Seventh Annual National Tire Safety Week will be held April 20-26, 2008. The annual event is an initiative of the Rubber Manufacturers Association’s "Be Tire Smart — Play Your PART" program, a year-round effort designed to help drivers learn the simple steps they can take to ensure that their tires are in good working condition. For National Tire Safety Week, tire manufacturers and retailers nationwide will work to educate motorists about proper tire care and maintenance. RMA provides tire retailers, auto dealers and automotive repair shops with free "Be Tire Smart" brochures and other materials. Many participating retail outlets will use the opportunity to promote tire care through advertising, promotions, free tire pressure checks and conducting media outreach.
Rozint Named COO of Assured Performance Network
IRVINE, CA — Assured Performance, a consumer advocacy organization, and the largest network of independently-owned collision repair shops in the world, has named Jack Rozint to the position of chief operating officer (COO). As COO, Rozint will assume responsibility for key operations of the network business as well as industry strategic alliances. Rozint is a
Online Registration for NACE Now Open
DALLAS, TX — The 25th annual International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) has announced that online registration is live and open at www.NACEexpo.com. NACE will be held Oct. 31-Nov. 3, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Attendees can choose from member or non-member Full-Congress Packages ($285/$325), as well as Expo Only Registration
NACE 2007 Conference Program Announced
The 25th annual International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) has announced that the 2007 Conference Program will deliver a comprehensive compilation of sessions, speakers and topics – addressing the needs of today’s collision repair professional. NACE 2007 will be held Oct. 31-Nov. 3, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The educational conference will run from Oct. 31-Nov. 3 (Wednesday-Saturday) and the exposition will take place Nov. 1-3 (Thursday-Saturday).