CARSTAR hosts MSO network event in Las Vegas

The stakes have never been higher in the collision repair industry, and shop owners are looking for a sure bet for improving their business operations and succeeding in a changing industry.CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts will provide this inside edge for hundreds of CARSTAR store owners at the industry’s largest MSO network event, the 2013 CARSTAR Conference held September 7 through 10 in Las Vegas at the Palazzo Las Vegas Resort at the Venetian. The 2013 CARSTAR Conference, themed “Peak Performance”, will deliver world-class business education programs, vendor partner networking events, motivational speakers and an insurance industry forum. The keynote speaker will be Anthony Bourke, CEO and founder of Mach 2 Consulting.  Mach 2 uses the fighter pilot debriefing concept to help companies achieve operational excellence and deliver on their goals. In addition, the powerful lineup of speakers includes: ·         Mike Anderson, founder of CollisionAdvice.com ·         Vince Romans, founding partner of The Romans Group, LLC ·         Jeff Peevy, director of field operations for I-CAR ·         Michael Macaluso, chief operating officer for CARSTAR Canada ·         Jeff Middleton, owner of three CARSTAR stores in the Seattle region ·         John Holt, Senior Vice President of Off-Airport Operations North America for Hertz ·         Mark Algie, business development manager for 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division ·         Paul Whittleston, vice president for Automotive Refinish and Industrial Coatings for BASF ·         Terry Fortner, vice president of Industry Relations and Market Development for LKQ ·         Alex Sun, president and CEO of Mitchell International

“This is the most dynamic collision industry event of the year where store owners, business leaders, vendor partners and insurance companies come together to help build the collective industry for the future,” said David Byers, CEO of CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts.  “This will be the largest MSO network event of the year, and we’re excited to offer the incredible lineup of speakers, education events and networking opportunities exclusively for the CARSTAR store owners.  This is just one of the many resources we provide store owners in the CARSTAR family, and a powerful tool for them to help grow and improve their operations.”
 
The 2013 CARSTAR Conference also will include the 2013 CARSTAR awards banquet; tour opportunities to Red Rock Canyon and the Hoover Dam; a golf tournament at Royal Links; and the closing ceremonies at the Stratosphere Las Vegas high above the historic Las Vegas strip.
 
For more information on the 2013 CARSTAR Conference, contact Willie Ramirez at [email protected].
 
About CARSTAR
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts is North America’s largest Multi-Shop Operator Network of independently owned collision repair facilities with more than 410 locations in 32 states and 10 Canadian provinces. CARSTAR delivers national scale, consistently high-quality vehicle repairs, repeatable outcomes and the industry’s highest customer satisfaction ratings; all repairs are backed by a national warranty and service guarantee.  For more information visit www.carstar.com.