New HD Repair Forum committee formed to tackle collision industry challenges

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Updated Jan 16, 2020

HD Repair Forum logoHD Repair Forum has introduced four new committees to address the macro-level issues found throughout the heavy-duty collision repair industry — Education, Technology, Parts and OEM Repair Standards.

The HD Repair Forum says its new committees will be  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, March 24-25, 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,” says Brian Nessen, HD Repair Forum president and co-founder. “We are fortunate to have this diverse group of leaders pave the way for a brighter future.”

New HD Repair Forum co-chairs are as follows:

  • 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

HD Repair Forum says a complete list of committee members and mission statements are available on the committee pages of the organization’s website. For more information about this year’s HD Repair Forum, please CLICK HERE.

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