New Business Development Specialist at SATA Canada
By Alex Dugas Vaughan, Ontario — November 15, 2017 — Collision Repair magazine got the chance to meet a wide variety of industry stakeholders during this year’s SEMA Show. One of these people was SATA Canada’s new Business Development Specialist, Jason Couillard. Mr. Couillard now also occupies the territory of Quebec for SATA Canada. With […]
Tom Bissonnette appointed SAAR Executive Director
By Tom Davis Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — October 10, 2017 — Tom Bissonnette, former owner of Parr Auto Body and former Chairman of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF), has been appointed as Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR). Bissonnette, who previously wrote Collision Repair magazine’s “Prairie View” column, officially started the […]
Spanesi Americas appoints Karl Kirschenman as Director of Communications and Technology
Naperville, Illinois — October 9, 2017 — Spanesi Americas has announced that it is expanding its team again. Karl Kirschenman joins the Spanesi team as the new Director of Communications and Technology. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Tim Morgan, Tom McGee and the entire Spanesi Americas team, on special projects, over the past […]
Fix Auto World appoints Jeffrey Lieberman as VP, Legal Affairs & General Counsel
Burlington, Ontario — September 28, 2017 — Jeffrey Lieberman has been appointed to the role of Vice President, Legal Affairs & General Counsel for Fix Auto World. The announcement was made by Dan Hogg, Chief Financial Officer for Fix Auto World. A statement from the company says Lieberman brings significant experience as both outside and […]
GFS appoints Mick Ramis as VP of Automotive Refinish Sales
Osseo, Wisconsin — September 26, 2017 — Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) has announced the promotion of Mick Ramis to the role of Vice President of Automotive Refinish Sales. “I am excited to take on the responsibilities and challenges of the automotive refinish business unit and use my experience to capitalize on opportunities and bring success […]
Axalta appoints Joseph F. McDougall as President, Global Refinish
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — September 25, 2017 — Joseph F. McDougall has been named Senior Vice President and President, Global Refinish at Axalta Coating Systems. In this new role at the company, McDougall will be responsible for Axalta’s global refinish business. “Joe brings a unique set of skills to this new position at Axalta including a […]
Mirka Canada expands team
St. Laurent, Quebec — September 18, 2017 — Mirka Canada has announced two new additions to its team. Claudio Di Sabato has joined Mirka Canada in the role of National Accounts Manager. Sylvain Lamoureux will serve as the company’s sales representative for the south shore of Montreal and the eastern townships (l’Estrie). Di Sabato has […]
Symach names Gary Lyons Project Manager for North America
Chicago, Illinois — September 13, 2017 — Symach has announced that Gary Lyons has been appointed as the company’s Project Manager for North America, overseeing and supporting Symach activities in the region. His 14 years-experience in construction, project management and technical support has led him to collaborate with Symach in the commissioning of several new […]
Jesus Munoz joins Spanesi Americas’ education and development team
Naperville, Illinois — September 6, 2017 — Spanesi Americas has announced that it is expanding its team again to better serve its customers and the collision industry. The new team member is Jesus Munoz. In addition to other qualifications, Munoz has experience as a Body and Paint Instructor at BMW’s centre in Greer, South Carolina, […]
Fix Auto Canada appoints Elizabeth Wilcox as Communications & Public Relations Manager
Calgary, Alberta — September 5, 2017 — Fix Auto Canada has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Wilcox to the position of Communications & Public Relations Manager. Wilcox takes over from Stephanie Corrente, who has moved on to serve in the same capacity with the Fix Auto World organization. Wilcox joins the Fix Automotive Network with […]
