Leading Executives in Auto Body Shops
David Simmons
Chief Executive Officer, Caliber
Named CEO in March 2023 to lead Caliber’s family of collision, auto care and glass brands after a long run as CEO of PPD; under his tenure Caliber has continued national expansion and industry leadership, including NABC’s 2024 President’s Award recognition for the company.
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Todd Dillender
Chief Operating Officer, Caliber Collision
Three-decade collision veteran promoted to COO in February 2023; credited with scaling operations and launching Caliber’s Technician Apprentice Program to build tech talent.
Shawn Hezar
Chief Corporate Development Officer, Caliber
Transitioned from Chief Client Officer to the newly created Chief Corporate Development Officer role in December 2024, focused on M&A and strategic partnerships.
Brian Kaner
President & Chief Executive Officer, Boyd Group Services (Gerber Collision & Glass parent)
Succeeded Tim O’Day as President & CEO on May 14, 2025 after serving as COO and then President/COO; previously led Pep Boys and Sears Auto Centers.
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Matt Ebert
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Crash Champions
Founder who grew a single Illinois shop into 650+ locations across 38 states and led the landmark acquisition of Service King; EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest winner.
Eric Pitt
Chief Financial Officer, Crash Champions
Finance leader overseeing one of the industry’s fastest‑growing MSOs; part of the executive team listed on Crash Champions’ leadership roster.
Daniel (Danny) Rivera
President & Chief Executive Officer, Driven Brands (parent of CARSTAR, ABRA, Fix Auto USA, Maaco)
Elevated from COO to President & CEO effective May 9, 2025 after a 12‑year rise through roles including Meineke Brand President and President of Take 5 Oil Change.
Sabrina Thring
Brand President, Collision Group (North America), Driven Brands Collision Group (CARSTAR/ABRA/Fix Auto USA)
Brand President for Driven Brands’ Collision Group across North America, guiding more than 1,000 franchised locations and serving on the NABC Board leadership.
Damien Reyna
Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Collision, Driven Brands U.S. Collision (CARSTAR/ABRA/Fix Auto USA)
Former technician turned executive who now runs U.S. Collision operations as COO; a visible advocate for OEM certifications and operational excellence.
Frank Petrane
Brand President, Maaco (Driven Brands)
Appointed Brand President in late 2024 after 18 years inside Driven Brands, including leading its fleet programs—now steering Maaco’s franchise network.
Toan Nguyen
Chief Executive Officer, Classic Collision
CEO who led Classic Collision through hyper‑growth to 200+ locations and a 2024 agreement to be acquired by TPG while management remains invested.
Brant Wilson
Chief Executive Officer, Joe Hudson’s Collision Center
Private‑equity‑backed CEO driving rapid expansion to 250+ locations by late 2024/early 2025 through acquisitions and new builds.
Vince Brock
Chief Executive Officer, Kaizen Collision Center
Brought in by Kinderhook Industries in 2024 to lead Kaizen’s next phase as CEO, partnering with founder Jacob Tilzer after Kaizen’s platform investment.
Jacob Tilzer
President (Founder), Kaizen Collision Center
Founder of Kaizen who now serves as President following Kinderhook’s 2024 acquisition; continues to drive growth and integrations.
Vartan H. Jerian, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer, VIVE Collision
Co‑founder and CEO expanding a people‑, process‑ and passion‑driven MSO across the Northeast, surpassing 55 locations by early 2025 and entering new states thereafter.
Rich Harrison
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, CollisionRight
Founder & CEO who led one of the fastest‑growing regional MSOs and partnered with new majority owner Summit Partners in 2024 to accelerate expansion.
Scott Bridges
Senior Vice President, Fix Network USA – ProColor Collision, ProColor Collision (Fix Network USA)
Senior VP leading ProColor Collision’s U.S. growth and insurer relationships as the brand expands its franchise footprint across multiple states.
Steve Leal
President & Chief Executive Officer, Fix Network World (global parent of ProColor, Fix Auto, NOVUS)
Global franchising leader who built Fix Network World to 2,000+ service points and oversees ProColor Collision’s international strategy.
Shawn Crozat
Chief Executive Officer, G&C Auto Body
CEO of the largest privately owned MSO in the U.S.; honored with NABC’s 2023 Changing and Saving Lives Award for extensive community philanthropy.
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