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HD Repair Forum Announces Formation of Committees to Address Collision Industry Setbacks

Posted by Jennie Lepore

HD Repair Forum, the collision industry’s largest gathering of heavy-duty repair executives and leaders, is proud to announce the creation of four committees: Education, Technology, Parts, and OEM Repair Standards.

These committees have been established to address the macro-level issues found throughout the heavy-duty collision repair industry and are co-chaired by leaders from various segments of the market. Insight on the direction of each of these committees will be presented during the 2020 HD Repair Forum being held March 24th – 25th in Fort Worth, Texas.

“The purpose of these committees is to address challenges and solve problems throughout the year, not just during the HD Repair Forum. The key to the success of these committees is strong leaders who share a passion to drive change and a vision for a path that improves the industry for all stakeholders.” Brian Nessen, HD Repair Forum President and co-founder shares. “We are fortunate to have this diverse group of leaders pave the way for a brighter future.”

Education Committee Co-Chairs
Doug Schlueter – I-CAR
Brandon Eckenrode – CREF

OEM Repair Standards Committee Co-Chairs
Kevin Clary – Daimler Truck North America
Rohit Mathew – Carlisle & Co.

Parts Committee Co-Chairs
T.J. O’Hanlon – Navistar
Mark Polzin – Budget Truck & Auto

Technology Committee Co-Chairs
Chuck Olsen – AirPro Diagnostics
Aaron Polzin – Budget Truck & Auto

A complete list of committee members and mission statements are available on the committee pages of the HD Repair Forum’s website.

Collision repairers, shop owners and management, fleet repairers, OEM/manufacturers, insurance professionals and appraisers, equipment/service/technology companies, and any others serving the heavy-duty collision repair industry are encouraged to participate. If you are interested in learning more about the committees or contributing, you may send your inquiries to Jennie Lenk. As evidenced by the diverse cross section of companies and individuals currently serving on committees, all industry stakeholders are welcome to participate.

HD Repair Forum’s 2020 Event Designed to Prepare Industry Leaders for Change and Growth

Posted by Jennie Lepore

The 2020 HD Repair Forum is in full swing and the momentum continues to build for the only gathering solely dedicated to the heavy-duty collision repair industry. The 3rd edition of this event will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 24th & 25th in Fort Worth, Texas. The two-day event will include unique educational seminars and training classes designed to benefit all industry stakeholders. Repairers, insurers, independent appraisers, dealers, fleets, OEM’s, paint manufacturers, and the like are encouraged to attend. There is no additional charge to attend one or all of the fifteen classes offered, they are included in your registration. Early bird registration rates are available for a limited time at www.hdrepairforum.com/register.

As in year’s past, the HD Repair Forum advisory board consists of heavy-duty collision repair facility owners and managers and are the driving force behind the development of the program and the classes offered. Topics being covered at this year’s event will include:
– Advanced driver assistance systems
– Scanning
– Calibrations
– Tools and software for collision repairers
– Hiring, recruiting, and retaining talent
– Sales, marketing, and CSI
– Acquisitions, raising capital, and a lot more

A complete schedule of classes will be listed on the HD Repair Forum website in the coming weeks. Additionally, attendees are not required to sign up for individual classes and are given the flexibility to choose their classes while on site at the event.

Register now to guarantee your attendance, participation, and opportunity to network with the brightest minds in the heavy-duty collision repair industry.