MIKE BEIER | CONSOLIDATED DEALERS’ CO-OPERATIVE
Effective January 1, 2025, Mike Beier assumes the role of President and CEO of Consolidated Dealers’ Co-Operative as Tom Langton steps down from the role in preparation for retirement. Beier has been an integral part of the Consolidated Dealers’ team for 12 years, serving in various leadership capacities and demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic acumen, said Consolidated Dealers’ Co-Operative in a press release. Beier will oversee all aspects of Consolidated Dealers’ operations as president and CEO, with a focus on driving growth, fostering innovation and delivering value to customers and shareholders. Read more about Beier’s ascension in this issue’s cover story.
JOHN SANTOS | COLOR COMPASS CORPORATION
John Santos has been named national strategic accounts executive for Canada, Color Compass Corporation announced in the fall. Santos will leverage his ten years of business development and sales management experience within Color Compass as a key conduit between the company and multi-store operators across Canada. He will be responsible for the development of business opportunities within these operators, as it pertains to organic sales growth, facility expansion, process or throughput, best practices, one-on-one coaching and development of staff teams and more. Santos will report directly to Jamie Corbeil, vice president of Color Compass, in this new role.
PAUL STELLA | RETIRED
After a 38-year long career with Toyota Canada, Paul Stella has announced his retirement as of September 30, 2024. Over the course of his career, Stella held various positions, including operations manager of parts warehouses; as a field representative in Calgary, Alberta; as a Lexus field representative in Toronto and as manager of a Toyota vehicle processing centre. At the time of his retirement, Stella served as the manager of Toyota Canada’s collision repair and refinish program. Congratulations, Paul! Your friends at Collision Repair magazine wish you all the best in your retirement.
COLSON COLE AND GREG WING | SIMPLICITY CAR CARE
Simplicity Car Care has announced the appointment of Colson Cole to the role of Director of Brand Development. Cole has been part of the Canadian collision industry for over 24 years and has held positions in the collision repair segment and the supply chain. Colson will be replacing Gregory Wing, who is moving to the newly-created role of Director of Strategic Partnerships.
