The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is now accepting nominations for seven open board seats to be elected at its upcoming Annual Meeting at the SEMA Conference this Fall in Las Vegas. Deadline for third-party nominations or self-nominations is Friday, September 6. To be eligible, nominees must be a designated representative of a current National Auto Body Council member company. Board members are elected for three-year terms. “As a result of strong active Board leadership, our membership has grown significantly over the past few years as more and more companies experience the value and benefits of participating in NABC initiatives,” said Chuck Sulkala, NABC Executive Director. “We welcome nominations from all segments of the collision industry for leaders who are willing to invest the time and effort to help guide the organization in our ongoing mission to identify, develop, and implement community based initiatives that promote a positive image of our industry.” NABC initiatives include the successful and popular Recycled Rides program. Almost 800 vehicles have been donated to deserving individuals and nonprofit organizations since the program’s inception in 2007. Other NABC community service programs include First Responder Emergency Extrication (FREE), the Distracted Driving initiative, and support for disabled veterans through Operation Comfort’s AutoMotivation program. NABC also annually recognizes individuals or organizations that demonstrate excellence or selfless service to others through its Award of Distinction and Body Shop Image Award.

NABC Board members whose terms are ending this year may also seek re-election. These Board members include: Brandon Devis, Martin Senour Paints - Sherwin Williams Automotive Finishes; Craig Camacho, Keenan Auto Body; Dave Henderson, See Progress; Bill Mayer, Insurance Auto Auctions; David Merrell, Parts Trader; Ron Reichen, Precision Body and Paint, Inc.; and Renee Ricciotti, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division.

Nominations for NABC board seats must be submitted in writing:
• E-mail [email protected] or Executive Director Chuck Sulkala at
[email protected].
• Fax NABC administrative office at (414) 768-8001
• Mail to: National Auto Body Council, 7044 S. 13th St Oak Creek, Wisconsin 53154, , Attn: Mary Annen.

For more information about NABC Board member roles and responsibilities, contact Chuck Sulkala directly.

About the National Auto Body Council
The National Auto Body Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the image of the collision industry. Our ongoing and continued success is a direct result of the efforts and support of our sponsoring companies and membership. Please contact the
National Auto Body Council directly for membership information. Call 1-888-667-7433 or go to www.autobodycouncil.org. Visit us on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/NationalAutoBodyCouncil. The NABC’s Twitter feed is @AutoBodyCouncil.

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