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Peter Spotts
Jason Bartanen was honored with the 2026 March Taylor Kīnā ‘OleAward and a surprise visit from his family. Barry Dorn and SCRS Executive Director Aaron Schulenburg said Bartanen embodies the same values of March Taylor, someone who lives the same values, who does the right thing for the right reasons, who carries forward the legacy of curiosity, generosity, and conviction. They recognized Bartanen for spending his career advocating for technicians, investing in their success, and making sure that people doing the work have someone in their corner. 'It's always been about the technicians, but always been about complete safe quality repairs. It's been an honor. This industry has brought me around the world,' Bartanen said. 'Having my father here is just incredibly overwhelming for me, and the support of my family, my beautiful wife, Jackie, my kids, my sister being here too, it means the world to me. It's about doing the right thing. I've always wanted to do the right thing. Our technicians are the ones that have given us all. The reason that we're here today, all of us are here today, because of the men that are fixing cars each and every day. I want all of us to lift them up and recognize their accomplishments and support them and without them, none of this is possible.'
Photo Gallery: Red Carpet Awards Recognize Industry Excellence
FenderBender Award and Best Repair Planner/Estimator winners joined many deserving individuals and organizations that work hard to make the industry better during the Collision...
Nov. 4, 2026
Peter Spotts
NORTHEAST 2026 kicked off the events on March 21 with a panel on using your right to appraisal, moderated by Liz Stein. Kyle Bradshaw, Justin Lewis, Sean Preston, and Jerry McNee shared tips on how to educate customers and use the appraisal process to make sure everyone is on the same page. Stein said themes of the panel largely included educating the consumer, the importance of documentation for every repair, and getting involved in the shop associations to help elevate the industry.
Photo Gallery: On the Scene at NORTHEAST 2026
March 26, 2026
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Photo Gallery: I-CAR at CES 2026
Jan. 14, 2026
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Photo Gallery: Collision Repairers Flock to SEMA Show Booths
Nov. 10, 2025
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Tim Ronak, senior services consultant at AkzoNobel, celebrates with his family after receiving the 2025 March Taylor Kina’ole Award.
Photo Gallery: Red Carpet Awards Honor the Industry's Best
Nov. 6, 2025
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Photo Gallery: SEMA Show Preps for Tues. Open
Nov. 4, 2025
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Spanesi's Lucas Kraft demonstrates how to use a 3D measuring system.
Photo Gallery: Collision Repairers Network at Southeast Collision Conference
May 7, 2025
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Photo Gallery: I-CAR at CES
Jan. 20, 2025
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Photo Gallery: Cars of SEMA Day 3
Nov. 8, 2024
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