AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings Americas (A&AC)
announced that five leaders have been selected as the
2011 Most Influential
Women in the Collision Repair Industry (MIW). They
comprise a cross section of service areas within the industry from the United States and Canada, including;
publishing, industry association, independent shops and
multi-shop operations. Sharon Mazanec
Sterling Collision Centers, Inc.
Northbrook, Illinois
The MIW program was established in 1999 by AkzoNobel as an
industry honorarium. The goal of the program was to promote
the contributions of key leaders and grow the future
involvement of a valuable resource pool for the collision
repair industry. The MIW program collaborates with the I-CAR
Education Foundation to provide scholarships to deserving
women seeking to advance their education and pursue career
opportunities within the collision repair industry.
In commenting on the 2011 nominees, AB Ghosh, General Manager
for A&AC Americas, said “Diversity brings strength to any
successful endeavour. The 2011 MIW nominees demonstrate the
cross section of contributors that provide continuity and
leadership. This recognition is a cornerstone institution for
our industry. We are honored to celebrate the
accomplishments of these leaders and sustain this
tradition.“
Barbara Davies,
Autobody News
Carlsbad,
California
Michelle Rolls
Queensway
Autobody
Prince George, BC
Jennifer Justice-Hayley
Valley Paint &
Body Inc.
Amelia, Ohio
Susanna
Gotsch
CCC Information Services
Chicago,
Illinois
Sterling Collision Centers, Inc.
Northbrook, Illinois
The 2011 MIW honourees will be recognized at a special awards gala July 19th, 2011. The by invitation only event will be hosted by AkzoNobel in Salt Lake City, Utah, in conjunction with the I-CAR Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair.
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