Collision Industry Veteran Tim Clark Passes Away
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Longtime collision industry executive Tim Clark succumbed to brain cancer Jan. 20 in his Columbus, Ohio, home with his wife Mary and daughter Krista at his side. He was 62 years old. Clark began his career as a field claims adjuster for Safeco Insurance where he spent more than 20 years
Women’s Industry Network Elects Board Leadership For 2014-’15
Serving on the new leadership team will be Denise Caspersen (National Autobody Parts Warehouse Inc.) as chair; Terri Neely (Nagy’s Collision Specialists) as vice chair; Petra Schroeder (Axalta) as secretary; and Shellie Andrews (Dana’s Collision) as treasurer.
Women’s Industry Network Welcomes Five New Board Directors
New board members will be introduced and officially welcomed by seated directors and WIN members-at-large at the group’s annual educational conference, Power Up, being held May 5-7 at the Paradise Point Resort and Spa in San Diego, Calif.
2013 Conference Scholarships Offered By Women’s Industry Network
In keeping with its mission to support and encourage women in the industry, full-time students, instructors and collision shop employees are encouraged to apply for scholarships to attend the 2013 Women’s Industry Network (WIN) Conference held May 5-7, 2013, in Phoenix, Ariz.
NASCAR Performance and Exclusive Partners to Sponsor NASCAR Hall of Fame
Through this sponsorship agreement, NASCAR Performance will integrate its family of automotive brands into an interactive exhibit area in the Race Week section of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Belron US to Acquire Assets of Diamond Glass
Vehicle glass repair and replacement company Belron US has reached an agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Diamond Glass for $50 million plus the assumption of various liabilities. The deal is subject to approval by the United States Bankruptcy Court and any required regulatory approvals. Diamond filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on April 1 and was put up for sale under an S363 process.
Belron US Announces Promotion of Harrison to Chief Operations Officer
COLUMBUS, OH — Dan Wilson, president and chief executive officer, Belron US Inc. announced the promotion of Rich Harrison, 42, to COO and senior vice president of Belron US. In his new role, Harrison will assume executive management responsibility for the company’s field sales and retail vehicle glass repair and replacement businesses, including its wholesale
Monro Muffler Brake Declares Three-For-Two Stock Split; Elects Robert Gross Chairman of the Board
ROCHESTER, NY — Monro Muffler Brake, Inc., a provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, has announced that its board of directors has declared a three-for-two stock split of the company’s common stock in the form of a 50 percent stock dividend payable to shareholders of record at the close of business on Sept.
Belron US Announces New Field Management Assignments
COLUMBUS, OH — The recent merger between major glass companies Belron and Safelite has resulted in new staff assignments at the newly merged company, Belron US. "We have implemented some changes to our field operations management structure that will position us well for the integration of the new company," said Dan Wilson, president and chief
Northstar Automotive Glass Names Director of Business Development
Bob Avers has joined Northstar Automotive Glass as director of business development. Prior to joining Northstar, Avers was senior vice president of U.S. wholesale sales and marketing for Autostock Distribution.