2019 National Auto Body Council Board of Directors
(Front row, l-r) Darren Huggins, Joe Amodei, Anthony Natale, Elizabeth Clark. (Middle Row) Debbie Teter, Elizabeth Stein, Kerry Angers, Arlo Johnson, Gene Lopez, Keith Egan. (Backrow) Kevin Creegan, Bill Mayer, Keith Bell, Barry Barbee, Doug Schlueter, Clint Marlow. Not pictured: Gerald Poirier, Domenic Brusco, Luke Harris, Michael Jordan, Randy Wittig and Brian Driehorst.
The National Auto Body Council Board is comprised of collision repair industry thought leaders representing every facet of the collision industry. These volunteer board members donate their time and expertise to lead the NABC and serve our industry membership.
The NABC Fall Open Board Meeting will be held on Monday, November 4, 2019 during the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. This Fall Board Meeting is open to all interested parties. The meeting will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. PST at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Conference Rooms 7-8.
The NABC Annual Meeting and Elections are held every November during the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Nominations for the NABC Board are open as of August 1, 2019. The bylaws governing NABC Board nominations and service are available here. The available NABC Board of Director positions include two vacant board seats and five board seats currently held by incumbent directors. To nominate yourself or another industry leader for the NABC Board, please visit here. The NABC Board elections for the 2020 term will take place at the NABC Annual Meeting on November 6 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Conference Rooms 11 – 13, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. PST.
Staff
Company | Address | Phone | Fax | Bio | ||
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Bill Garoutte, President and Chief Executive Officer | National Auto Body Council | 2272 South Celebration Ave, Springfield, MO 65809 | 417.848.7249 | billg@nationalautobodycouncil.org | Bill Garoutte brings to the National Auto Body Council 30+ years of experience in the areas of strategic business building, market development, marketing communications and advertising. As Founder and President of BDGA, LLC, he provided management and consulting expertise for clients in a variety of industries including the collision repair industry. Within the collision industry, Garoutte was a vice president and senior marketing executive for CARSTAR Franchise Systems, responsible for global brand and marketing initiatives. He served on the Board of Directors of NABC from 2007-2012. SCRS from 2005-2009, and as a business and marketing consultant for CIECA for the past four years. Garoutte’s leadership on the Board of Directors of national and local community service organizations include Big Brothers Big Sisters, Junior Achievement of the Ozarks, St. Agnes Home and School, Lake Country (MO) Soccer, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri, Catholic Business Network Organization and University of Alabama Parent Advisory Council. |
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Linda Sulkala, Recycled Rides® Program Manager | 617-293-8744 | programmanager@nationalautobodycouncil.org | ||||
George Avery, F.R.E.E.™ Program Manager | Avery LLC | 1804 Pinnacle Lane, Edmond, Oklahoma, 73003 | 309-825-7357 | george@averyknows.com | ![]() George began his career in the auto body repair industry working as an auto body technician and painter in Southern California. George retired from State Farm Insurance after 37 years of service. During his career George was responsible for developing and delivering auto estimating curriculum for auto estimating personnel and management companywide. George also provided guidance and direction to claims management in multiple states and served as the State Farm spokesperson to the auto repair industry. George is a Past President of the National Auto Body Council. George has chaired both the Tradeshow Committee and First Responders Emergency Extrication (FREE) committees. George has served on the Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) Board of Trustees, is a Past Chairman of the Collision Industry Conference (CIC), and a recipient of the Hall of Eagles award for his efforts in the auto body repair industry. George speaks at local, national, and international industry events providing insight on auto body repair issues and providing quality Customer Service. |
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Debby Robinson, Media, Marketing and Public Relations | Victory Management | 312-505-4336 | drobinson@vng1.com | |||
Katie Pharr, Strategic Project Manager | 770-510-8313 | k,pharr@nationalautobodycouncil.org |
Executive Committee
Term | Company | Address | Phone | Mobile | Fax | Website | Bio | ||
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Darren Huggins, Chairman | exp. 10/21 | Berkshire Hathaway Automotive | 972-670-2948 | dhuggins@berkshirehathawayautomotive.com |
Darren joined the Berkshire Hathaway Automotive Group 12 years ago from Huffines Auto Group in Lewisville, Texas where he was the Body Shop Manager for 20 years. During his time with Huffines he grew the business from $40,000 per month to a record of $1,250,000 in total sales to become one of the first domestic collision centers in the nation to eclipse the $1 million dollar barrier for total sales in one month. Furthermore, Huffines was number one in the “Wards Dealer Business” top 500 collision center list multiple times; and in the top 10 for ten years in a row. During this time he was featured in several industry publications including Auto Body Repair News (ABRN), Collision Week and PPG Repaint Reporter. Darren is based in Dallas, Texas where he lives with his wife Paula and their son Zachary. Darren graduated from University of North Texas with a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate and Finance. Darren is a servant leader with a passion to achieve excellence every day. |
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Keith Egan, Vice Chair of Community Involvement | exp. 10/21 | Colours, Inc & Collision Equipment Company | 903 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976 | 215-491-7234 | 215-491-2301 | kegan@gocolours.com | www.gocolours.com |
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Kerry Angers, Vice Chair of Industry Involvement | exp. 10/21 | Enterprise Holdings | 600 Corporate Park Dr. St. Louis, MO 63105 |
314-397-6551 | kerry.d.angers@ehi.com |
Kerry began his career with Enterprise in the DFW market in 1990. Kerry held the positions of Branch, Area and Regional Rental Manager during his time in the DFW market. Kerry moved to St. Louis in 2006 to join the Insurance Replacement Team as a National Marketing Manager. Kerry was named Director, Insurance Replacement Division in 2012. In this role Kerry managed relationships with the top ten insurance carries in the U. S. In November of this year, Kerry was promoted to his current position of Director, Manufacturer & Collision Repair Business Development, North America. |
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Elizabeth Clark, Treasurer | exp. 10/19 | State Farm Insurance | One State Farm Plaza, A4, Bloomington, IL 61710 | 309-735-0253 | Elizabeth.clark.gs8b@statefarm.com |
Elizabeth holds a degree in Finance from Illinois State University and resides in Bloomington, Illinois. |
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Doug Schlueter, Secretary | exp. 10/21 | I-CAR | 847-902-0964 | doug.schlueter@i-car.com |
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Barry Barbee, Director At-Large | exp. 10/21 | Peddle | 229-546-7241 | barry.barbee@doan.com |
Barry is a father of two sons, a Jeep off-road enthusiast, is happiest near the ocean and is actively involved with the Scottish Rite, having received the Pillar of Charity award twice. Barry is the co-founder of the C.H.A.N.G.E. Foundation – a non-profit think tank that collectively has raised over $3 million for nonprofits that were stalled and needed an extra push and energy. His push in life is to do as much good as possible, filling the conduit of life with good. His personal mantra is Do Well. Do Good. Feel Good. |
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Domenic Brusco, Immediate Past Chair | exp. 10/19 | PPG Automotive Refinish | 1 PPG Place – 38S, Pittsburgh, PA 15272 | 724-931-3063 | 724-640-5296 | brusco@ppg.com | http://us.ppgrefinish.com/PPG-Refinish/home.aspx |
Domenic’s talents have been utilized through his knowledge of the collision industry, high profile client relationships and strategic business solutions. His drive, performance, expertise and reputation as a consistent industry achiever have led him to continual growth at PPG and within the collision industry associations. In his current role, Domenic works with various industry leaders to identify and seek solutions to business challenges that the automotive aftermarket industry faces. Domenic has served on the Board of Directors of the National Auto Body Council (NABC) for the past 8 years, currently in his second term as Chairman, a former Trustee and Treasurer of the Collision Repair Education Foundation and is a multi-year Gold Pin member of CIC. Domenic studied business management and computer science at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. |
Board Members
Term | Company | Address | Phone | Mobile | Fax | Website | Bio | ||
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Keith Bell | exp. 10/21 | Axalta | 215-817-9987 | keith.bell@axalta.com |
Bell’s career has focused on distribution, business strategy and channel management and today he is regarded as one of the automotive paint industry’s leading authorities in the field of aftermarket distribution. He is a current board member and past Chairman (2014-2016) of Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists (PBES), and current member of the Auto Care Association / AAPEX . He is also an active member of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) and Collision Industry Conference (CIC) where he has served on various subcommittees. |
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Kristle Bollans | exp. 10/21 | The Hertz Corporation | 656 Invermere Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 | 608-320-6008 | kbollans@hertz.com |
Kristle has an incredible passion for people and service; is a bold, progressive, forward thinker. With these attributes, Kristle has been able to drive results not only in her division, but in other segments of the business as well. She is a trusted advisor for Hertz and her customers. Kristle is passionate about the collision industry and giving back in general. She is a member of the WIN committee and the CREF scholarship review committee. In addition, Kristle is a leader in Hertz’s Woman’s Employee Resource Group committee volunteering her time to the community. Kristle studied Human Resources and Business Management; currently residing in Madison, WI with her husband and two children. |
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Brian Driehorst | exp. 10/19 | Original One Parts | 317-400-8244 | bdriehorst@orignaloneparts.com |
Brian lives in Indianapolis, IN with his wife Lauren and two young daughters, Beverly and Myra, and spends his free time watching Indiana University basketball and traveling with his family. |
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Kevin Creegan | exp. 10/21 | Saint-Gobain | 216-246-5232 | kevin.creegan@saint-gobain.com |
Kevin has been a member of CIC for years and has also attended many SCRS meetings and training on behalf of LORD Corporation. In addition, Kevin is active with I-CAR both as a contributor and instructor through the I-CAR Industry Training Alliance. Kevin is currently a member of NABC, and was instrumental in having LORD Corporation join the organization five or six years ago. For the past few years Kevin has worked with NABC Chairperson Marie Peevy on the Awards Committee and played an active role in recognizing exceptional collision repair professionals in the communities in which they live. Kevin attended John Carroll University in Cleveland Ohio, where he lives with his wife Susan. Kevin and Susan have five grown children and one grandchild, with another on the way in December. |
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Luke Harris | exp. 10/21 | USAA | 480-993-6871 | luke.harris@usaa.com |
Luke started his insurance career as a Claim Representative with Progressive in 2004. He held a variety of leadership positions during his 10+ years at Progressive prior to joining innovative startup pay-per-mile insurer, Metromile in 2014. At Metromile, Luke led the strategy, development, implementation, and oversight of Metromile’s claims program from initial concept to full-scale production with a focus on maximizing process efficiency and developing industry-leading technology. Luke’s interest in the NABC was sparked when organizing and serving as Master of Ceremonies for a Recycled Rides / Keys to Progress Veterans Day event. His interest is heightened by the strong mission alignment of preventing losses and saving lives by reducing distracted driving and serving those who serve us. Luke received a B.S. in Marketing from Baker University where he played basketball for the Wildcats and met his beautiful wife, Brittany. Brittany and Luke are blessed with 4 amazing children: Maverick (2008), twins Hawk and Noelle (2010), and Boomer (2017). |
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Arlo Johnson | exp. 10/21 | CARSTAR | 704-644-8107 | arlo.johnson@carstar.com |
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Michael Jordan | exp. 10/20 | Manchester Collision Center | 150 John Devine Dr., Manchester, NH 03103 | 603-491-7130 | 603-634-1798 | michaeljordan@group1auto.com |
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Gene Lopez | exp. 10/21 | Seidner’s Collision Centers | 626-358-1155 | gene@seidnerscc.com |
Gene is currently the Co-Chairman of the NABC Distracted Driver Initiative, he also Co-Chairs the Education & Training Committee for the CIC and he Chairs the Education Committee for the CAA. He is the recipient of the 1999 Tom Babcox Memorial Scholarship, the 2010 California Autobody Association Member of the Year, He holds the Automotive Management Institute’s Accredited Master Automotive Manager designation and is a life-long learner. Gene lives in Glendora, CA with his wife Kristin, daughters Catalina and Carly. He has two sons, Anthony & Allyn, and three beautiful grandchildren; Anthony, Abel & Ariana. He enjoys cigars, a good glass of whiskey, a game of golf and is a Triathlete looking forward to his first Ironman event. |
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Clint Marlow | exp. 10/19 | Allstate Claims | 2775 Sanders Rd B1S Northbrook, IL 60062 |
847-402-0306 | clint.marlow@allstate.com |
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Bill Mayer | exp. 10/19 | Insurance Auto Auctions | 2 Westbrook Corporate Center, Ste 500, Westchester, IL 60154 | Bmayer@IAAI.com |
In 2005 Mayer retired from GEICO and took a position with Insurance Auto Auctions. He was the Director of Industry Relations. While with them he was elected to his first term on the National Auto Body Council Board. Mayer helped launch the Recycled Rides program and became the Director of Procurement for many years. He was able to convince many insurer contacts to donate vehicles to the program. Mayer was with IAA for 11 years having just retired with them last year. He is now a consultant for them. Mayer attended St. John’s University where he received a BS in Management. He is a US Army veteran having served 2 years on active duty (inductee) and 12 years in the Reserves (voluntarily). He obtained the rank of SFC (E-7). Mayer resides in Odenton Maryland with his wife. |
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Anthony Natale | exp. 10/20 | Dent Concepts, Inc. | 615-739-6100 | anatale@dentconcepts.com |
His recent activities include; President of Dent Concepts, Board of Directors at the National Auto Body Council, and a contributor to the curriculum development for PDR at I-CAR. As President of Natalco, Anthony continues to be innovative; along with creating industry awareness about repair methods, best practices, and market trends. Currently, Anthony co-chairs the Distracted Driving Initiative (DDI) for the National Auto Body Council. During his tenure at NABC, he has assisted with the refacing of the Initiative from infancy to a well-recognized program. DDI targets the nation’s communities to provide a community based program. Anthony is a frequent speaker at several industry events and summits within the auto, property, and aftermarket industries. Currently, he lives in Nashville, Tennessee where his interests are in Jazz music and enjoying time at home. |
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Gerald Poirier | exp. 10/19 | Farmers Insurance | 404-886-3487 | jerry.poirier@comcast.net |
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Elizabeth Stein | exp. 10/19 | VP of Industry Relations, Assured Performance Network | 8105 Irvine Ctr. Dr. Ste. 800 Irvine, CA 92618 |
949-221-0010 | 949-753-9210 | liz.stein@assuredperformance.net |
Prior to her working experience at Assured Performance, Elizabeth worked for Fix Auto for eight years holding a variety of positions the last of which was Director of Membership and Marketing. Elizabeth served on the National Auto Body Council Board for over eight years and helped to launch the Recycled Rides program. She also sat on the Allstate Advisory Council, volunteered on the CIC Insurance/Body Shop Relations Committee and the WIN Conference Committee. In 2017 she was honored by WIN as the Most Influential Woman of the Year. Preceding her collision repair industry experience, Elizabeth enjoyed a career in entertainment as a Senior Publicist where she helped to launch such notable shows as Cirque Du Soleil and Mama Mia. Under her leadership, several of her clients were on the cover of the LA Times, Orange County Register, KTLA morning show and Fox morning show, as well as hundreds of other publications and media outlets throughout the USA. On a personal note she is married to Rich Stein and they have two young daughters, ages nine and twelve years old. |
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Debbie Teter | exp. 10/19 | Garmat USA | 1401 W. Stanford Ave., Englewood, CO, 80110 | 303-781-6802 | debbiet@garmat.com |
Debbie has been a member of the NABC for two years. Recycled Rides was the major draw, she has witnessed first hand how the gift of transportation can change a life, As an experienced Marketing Professional she will bring to the board her skills in many methodologies including communications, branding, research and event planning. At home, Debbie is highly involved in community programs, and was Board Chair for the South Westminster Arts Group from 2009-2015 This group brought art experiences and education to the low income communities in Westminster, Co. Under her tenure she helped secure funding and brought to life programs that included sculpture in the park, community festivals and free art education for children. Debbie is also part of the Heart of Westminster, a citizen’s group protecting the rights of homeowners in her neighborhood. The groups acts as a catalyst to city government to ensure the under-served in the neighborhoods of South Westminster have a voice in local government decisions. In addition, Debbie was also instrumental in the creation of the newly formed Inclusivity Board in Westminster, having served on the Inclusivity Task Force. Debbie and her husband spend their free time working on their house, which they affectionately call the money pit. It is an 1885 Victorian Shingle Home located in Westminster Colorado. |
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Randy Wittig | 10/19 | 530-524-3044 | rdwittig@lkq.com |
It is now time to give back and help the automotive industry as a whole. I have stepped back from being a Vice President and now work on special projects. One project is working with I-Car to develop training. I have the experience and it is time to share it. I started working with ARA to help that great organization become even more successful. I plan to be involved in many other great organizations but it is too soon in my new life goal. It will be big shoes to fill for some of Herb Liebermann’s great causes and some of my own. It is an interesting time in the automotive world with all the change occurring. I want to be in front of it and help in anyway I can. |
Past Presidents
Company | Address | Phone | Mobile | Fax | Website | Bio | ||
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Domenic Brusco (2016-2017) | PPG Automotive Refinish | 1 PPG Place – 38S, Pittsburgh, PA 15272 | 724-931-3063 | 724-640-5296 | brusco@ppg.com | http://us.ppgrefinish.com/PPG-Refinish/home.aspx | For the past 34 years, Domenic has worked in the automotive and industrial coatings industry and the last 29 years for PPG. He joined PPG as a refinish territory manager in Boston, Massachusetts and has held several sales and management positions of increasing responsibility; including OEM and dealer business development manager, regional sales manager, insurance and services market manager, CEI insurance services director, and his current role of Sr. Manager of Industry Relations and MVP Business Solutions.Domenic’s talents have been utilized through his knowledge of the collision industry, high profile client relationships and strategic business solutions. His drive, performance, expertise and reputation as a consistent industry achiever have led him to continual growth at PPG and within the collision industry associations. In his current role, Domenic works with various industry leaders to identify and seek solutions to business challenges that the automotive aftermarket industry faces.Domenic has served on the Board of Directors of the National Auto Body Council (NABC) for the past 6 years and currently as Chairman, is a Trustee and Treasurer of the Collision Repair Education Foundation and is a multi-year Gold Pin member of CIC.Domenic studied business management and computer science at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and resides with his family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. |
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Nick Notte (2014-2015) | I-CAR | 847-463-5286 | 815-814-6435 | 847-463-5486 | Nick.Notte@i-car.com |
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Brandon Devis (2013) | Clariant | |||||||
Stacy Bartnik (2011-2012) | Intertek | 1249 Jack Pine Court, Palatine, IL 60067 | 224-210-9952 | 847-991-6576 | stacybartnik@comcast.net |
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George Avery (2009-2010) | Avery LLC | 1804 Pinnacle Lane, Edmond, Oklahoma, 73003 | 309-825-7357 | george@averyknows.com |
George retired from State Farm Insurance after 37 years of service. During his career George was responsible for developing and delivering auto estimating curriculum for auto estimating personnel and management companywide. George also provided guidance and direction to claims management in multiple states and served as the State Farm spokesperson to the auto repair industry. George is a Past President of the National Auto Body Council. George has chaired both the Tradeshow Committee and First Responders Emergency Extrication (FREE) committees. George has served on the Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) Board of Trustees, is a Past Chairman of the Collision Industry Conference (CIC), and a recipient of the Hall of Eagles award for his efforts in the auto body repair industry. George speaks at local, national, and international industry events providing insight on auto body repair issues and providing quality Customer Service. |
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Russell Thrall III (2007-2008) | Collision Week/I-CAR | PO Box 538, Tannersville, PA 18372 | 570-629-8010 | 216-274-9040 | russ@thrall3.com | |||
Guy Bargnes (2005-2006) | Painters Supply & Equipment Co. | 25195 Brest Rd., Taylor, MI 48180 | 734-308-4383 | gbargnes@painterssupply.com | ||||
Doug Webb (2003-2004) | CSi Complete | 8080 Corporate, Plain City, OH 43064 | 614-873-9830 | 614-873-9834 | dwebb@wimco.net | |||
Marco Grossi (2001-2002) | Collision Craftsmen | 15930 – 23 Mile Road, Macomb Township, MI 48044 | 586-247-0600 | grossim@aol.com | ||||
Ed Dollar (1999-2000) | 424 S. 35th, Tacoma, WA 98418 | 253-278-1008 | Halmac1936@reachone.com | |||||
Lorene Lombardi (1998) | ||||||||
Tom Welsh (1997) | Crockett’s Permier Auto Body | 900 San Pablo Avenue, Pinole, CA 94564 | 510-741-9001 | tomwelsh@cpabinc.com | ||||
Chuck Sulkala (1995-1996) | 12 Carriage Lane, Walpole, MA 02081 | 617-803-1120 | 617-522-8661 |
– President, Massachusetts Auto Body Association (MABA) Sulkala has been honored as “Man of the Year” by the Massachusetts Auto Body Association and “Collision Executive of the Year” by Body Shop Business magazine, as well as received the “Industry Achievement Award” from the Society of Collision Repair Specialists. He was also named Trustee Emeritus by the I-CAR Educational Foundation; Honorary Life Member of NABC; a Hall of Eagles recipient; recognized with the ASA 2001 Humanitarian Award, and Auto Body Repair News recognized him as one of the Collision Industry’s 25 Movers and Shakers of the 20th Century. His highest honor was as the first recipient of the Collision Industry Conference, Chairman’s Award recognizing a lifetime of service to the collision industry. In addition, he has also been recognized by ABRN for a Lifetime Achievement Award as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award from SCRS. |
2019 National Auto Body Council Committees
Initiative | Chair | Vice Chair(s) |
Awards | Marie Peevy Automotive Training Coordinators LLC |
Debbie Teter Garmat USA |
Board Orientation | Stacy Bartnik Intertek |
Bill Garoutte NABC |
Finance | Doug Webb TenPoint Complete |
Bill Mayer Insurance Auto Auctions |
Fund Raising | Gerry Poirer Farmers Insurance Brandon Eckenrode Collision Repair Education Foundation |
Elizabeth Stein Assured Performance Network |
Governance | Stacy Bartnk Intertek |
Bill Mayer IAA |
Marketing & Communications | Kristle Bollans Hertz Debbie Teter Garmat USA |
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Membership | Anthony Natalie Dent Concepts Arlo Johnson CARSTAR |
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NABC™ Distracted Driving Initiative | Gene Lopez Seidners Collision Center Brandon Rodriguez Hertz |
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NABC™ F.R.E.E.™ | Michael Jordan Group 1 Automotive |
Greg Brown |
NABC™ Recycled Rides® | Doug Schlueter I-CAR |
Kevin Creegan Saint Gobain |
NABC™ Recycled Rides® for Schools | Bob Medved PPG |
Eric Showalter Washburn Tech |