I-CAR® BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTS FOUR INDIVIDUALS TO FILL OPEN BOARD SEATS

July 29, 2021

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL.  July 29, 2021 – I-CAR^® (the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) Board of Directors (Board) today announced the election of four individuals to fill open board seats, including two members returning for a second, three-year term.

The Board’s election process concluded on July 14 and new board members will assume their roles immediately following the August 25, 2021 I-CAR Board of Directors meeting.

I-CAR’s Board of Directors is composed of four representatives from the Collision Repair segment; three each from OEM and Insurance segments; and one each from Education; Equipment, Tool and Supply; and Related Services segments. At the Board's option, up to four hybrid seats can be added for requisite subject matter expertise.

The newly elected members of the I-CAR BOD are:


Re-elected to second three-year terms are:


“On behalf of I-CAR’s Board of Directors, I am thrilled to add two new highly qualified individuals to the I-CAR Board of Directors and retain two key contributors for second terms.  These individuals are in keeping with our goal to operate a strategic Board, representing the key industry segments that I-CAR serves, broadening and deepening the Board’s strategic insights and guidance during one of the most transformative eras of modern collision repair” said Kyle Thompson, Chair of I-CAR’s Board of Directors and Assistant Vice President – Property & Casualty – USAA.

Thompson also acknowledged these outgoing I-CAR Board Members for their passion and dedication to I-CAR throughout their tenure:

• John Eck – General Motors Co.
• Tim Hession – GEICO
• Gerry Poirier – Farmers Insurance
• Marcy Tieger – Symphony Advisors, LLC
• Gary Wano, Jr. – GW & Son Auto Body, Inc.

Added John Van Alstyne, I-CAR President & CEO: “These new and returning members will collectively provide critical insights and guidance on behalf of the inter-industry, as we remain firmly committed to advancing I-CAR’s vision: ensuring complete, safe and quality repairs on behalf of the consumer. I also wish to extend my personal thanks and well wishes to those Board members who will be completing their Board terms in August.”

About I-CAR:  Founded in 1979, I-CAR is a not-for-profit education, knowledge and solutions organization designed to support the evolving needs of the Collision Repair Inter-Industry. I-CAR is focused on improving the quality, safety and efficiency of auto collision repair for the ultimate benefit of both the industry and the consumer.  www.i-car.com