People On The Move: Week Of Dec. 7
A look back at personnel changes of the past week.
PPG Continues Support Of National SkillsUSA Championships
PPG has long been involved with SkillsUSA, primarily in the automotive segment of the national championships, and is a major sponsor of the event. Key employees have volunteered their time and knowledge to assist students and serve as judges. PPG also contributes paint and other supplies from year to year, on a rotating basis with three other participating paint companies.
PPG Certification Program Aims To Keep Technicians Up To Date
The two-day certification courses are held at 16 PPG Business Development Centers and various field locations across North America, where technicians receive classroom and hands-on training in the paint booth.
Industry Veteran Tony Molla To Join ASA Staff
Molla comes to ASA after working with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for 15 years, including holding the position of vice president of communications.
NHRA Icons John And Brittany Force To Speak At NACE | CARS 2015; PPG To Sponsor
This event will take place at the GM Heritage Museum the evening of July 22.
Richard Perry Promoted To OEM And Strategic Account Sales Manager At Chief
Perry got his start in the collision repair industry more than 30 years ago as a body technician.
Automotive Scholarship Application Deadline Is March 31
Last year, the University of the Aftermarket Foundation awarded 110 scholarships to 98 students. In 2014, the University of the Aftermarket Foundation plans to once again award more than $100,000 in scholarship funds.
MAACO Canada Plans Major Expansion
Veteran franchisees Charlene and Marty Klyne sign development agreement to build 13 shops in Alberta and the Prairie provinces.
CCAR Announces Election of 2011-12 Board of Directors, Officers
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair has announced the nine individuals elected to serve on the organization’s board and as board officers for 2011.
Kentucky/Indiana Automotive Wholesalers Association Announces 2010-2011 Scholarship Winners
Donavin Randall of Scottsburg, Ind., and Rebecca Stocklen of Murray, Ky., were awarded $1,000 scholarships to further their education from the George W. Wilson III and KIAWA Scholarship, named in honor of the first president of KIAWA, who served from 1959-1994.