The Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from each of the following six industry segments - collision repair; insurance; OEM vehicle manufacturers; equipment, tools, and supplies; education, training, and research; and related industry services.
William Brower (Liberty Mutual Insurance Company) will lead as Chair of the Executive Committee. In addition, the following will serve on the Executive Committee: Rollie Benjamin, ABRA Auto Body & Glass (Vice Chair); Bob Keith, CARSTAR (Treasurer); Dusty Womble, Roger Beasley Collision Center for Society of Collision Repair Specialists (Secretary); Bruce Bares, Certified Collision Centers (Member-At-Large); Joe Laurentino, Esurance (Member-At-Large); and Elise Quadrozzi, Houston Specialty Insurance Company (Immediate Past Chair).
The remaining Directors include – Mark Algie, 3M; Bruce Cooley, DuPont Performance Coatings, Inc.; William DeGrocco, GEICO Insurance; Chris Evans, State Farm Insurance Companies; David Henderson, AudaExplore, a Solera Company; Albert Motta, Chrysler; Christopher Northup, General Distribution Consultants, Education Foundation Representative; Richard Perry, Chief Automotive Technologies for Equipment & Tool Institute; Timothy Richardson; James Roach, American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Eugene Scambray, Copart; Roy Schnepper, Butler’s Collision Inc. for Automotive Service Association; James Spears, USAA; Dale Tripp, General Motors Company; and Mark Woirol, Tech-Cor.
William Brower, Chair of the I-CAR International Board of Directors stated, “The I-CAR Board of Directors is committed to expanding I-CAR’s technical processes and resources to continue supporting the industry,” Brower continued, “The Board will play an integral role in reinforcing I-CAR as the industry standard for performance and knowledge.”
The overall strategic direction for I-CAR is set by the Board of Directors. In addition, the Board of Directors also assists in obtaining resources in support of the I-CAR Mission.
I-CAR, founded in 1979, is an international not-for-profit training organization dedicated to improving the quality, safety, and efficiency of auto collision repair for the ultimate benefit of consumers. www.i-car.com
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