The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) said the Texas Independent Automotive Association (TIAA) is its newest affiliate member.
Like this article? Sign up to receive our weekly news blasts here.Headquartered in San Antonio, the TIAA consists of independent owners of automotive or collision repair facilities. "The defining characteristic of our association is our members' true desire to help the automotive industry advance professionally in a manner that benefits their customer," said TIAA Membership Director Hunter Hooge. "We try to take advantage of the fact that we are a smaller association, which enables us to be extremely focused and effective in assisting our members and those whom they serve."
Recently the association has begun to ramp up its efforts on behalf of the collision repair segment of their membership. To help them progress toward this goal, they looked to SCRS for input and information.
"I met SCRS Executive Director Aaron Schulenburg at the SEMA Show in 2011 and was able to talk to others, either SCRS members or those who held SCRS in high regard," added Hooge. "It became evident rather quickly that they had a vast amount of knowledge at their disposal that could help TIAA grow its collision segment. As an affiliate we'll be able to bring their national perspective and collective experiences to our members. The relationship will also open the doors for us to network with other leading industry associations. It's really a perfect fit for us."
"I had the pleasure of speaking to this group while the industry met in San Antonio this past July, and was impressed by their willingness to find beneficial solutions to the many pressing issues facing the collision industry today," said Schulenburg. "The association is a wonderful advocate for the independent shop owner, and they do so with a distinguishing personal touch. As the leading national voice for the industry, SCRS is honored that they are enlisting our assistance as part of their heightened focus on their collision repair segment. They'll be a valued asset."
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