I-CAR Appoints John Eck as Vice President of Business Development
September 15, 2025
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL, September 15, 2025 - I-CAR®, (the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair), the collision repair industry's leader in technical educational programming, related technical services, and industry talent solutions, today announced the appointment of John Eck as Vice President of Business Development, effective September 15.
Eck will lead business development strategy across the six industry segments I-CAR serves - collision repairers, insurance, vehicle OEMs, suppliers, service providers, and schools - ensuring that I-CAR continues to deliver maximum value and support to each. The role emphasizes customer support, collaboration and long-term industry growth, underscoring I-CAR's dedication to helping businesses and professionals thrive in a rapidly changing collision repair ecosystem
“The appointment of John Eck in this role highlights I-CAR's ongoing priority to ensure the industry we serve realizes the full benefit of the resources and services we offer,” said Kyle Thompson, I-CAR CEO & President. “I-CAR's vision - that every person in the collision repair industry has the information, knowledge and skills required to perform complete, safe and quality repairs - is at the forefront of every decision we make.”
Eck brings extensive experience from General Motors, most recently serving as Head of Product for Collision Assistance and consulting across the GM organization on collision CRM transformation. He previously served two terms on the I-CAR Board of Directors and as President and Chairman of Board of the OEM Collision Roundtable and currently serves on the Collision Repair Education Foundation's (CREF) Board of Trustees. Among his career accomplishments are leading the creation of the GM Collision Repair Network, pioneering digital solutions to improve the post-collision customer journey, and building strong partnerships with repairers, insurers, and OEMs to drive industry-wide progress.
“I-CAR has always played a central role in my work in the collision repair industry, and I'm honored to join the team in this capacity,” said Eck. “The opportunity to build on I-CAR's legacy by serving every segment of the industry and to work side-by-side with so many diverse stakeholders to deliver real, tangible value is both exciting and deeply meaningful to me.”
Eck will report directly to I-CAR CEO & President Kyle Thompson.
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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, which is accredited by IACET (The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training) is focused on improving the quality and safety of auto collision repair for the ultimate benefit of both the industry and the consumer. For more information, please visit www.i-car.com.