I-CAR Board of Directors elects four individuals to fill open board seats

I-CAR^® (the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) Board of Directors (Board) announced the election of four individuals to fill open board seats, including two members returning for a second, three-year term.

The Board’s election process concluded on July 14 and new board members will assume their roles immediately following the August 25, 2021 I-CAR Board of Directors meeting.

I-CAR’s Board of Directors is composed of four representatives from the Collision Repair segment; three each from OEM and Insurance segments; and one each from Education; Equipment, Tool and Supply; and Related Services segments. At the Board's option, up to four hybrid seats can be added for requisite subject matter expertise.

The newly elected members of the I-CAR BOD are:

Barry Dorn, Vice President                                    Jennifer Goforth, Director, Global Aftersales Mechanical Engineering

Dorn's Body & Paint, Inc.                                      General Motors Co.

Representing Collision Repair Segment               Representing OEM Segment

Chris Evans, P&C Auto Claim Consultant            Sandee Lindorfer, Auto Claims Design Director

State Farm Insurance                                          Allstate Insurance Co.

Representing Insurance Segment                       Representing Insurance Segment

“On behalf of I-CAR’s Board of Directors, I am thrilled to add two new highly qualified individuals to the I-CAR Board of Directors and retain two key contributors for second terms.  These individuals are in keeping with our goal to operate a strategic Board, representing the key industry segments that I-CAR serves, broadening and deepening the Board’s strategic insights and guidance during one of the most transformative eras of modern collision repair” said Kyle Thompson, Chair of I-CAR’s Board of Directors and Assistant Vice President – Property & Casualty – USAA. 

Thompson also acknowledged these outgoing I-CAR Board Members for their passion and dedication to I-CAR throughout their tenure:

·        John Eck – General Motors Co.

·         Tim Hession – GEICO

·         Gerry Poirier – Farmers Insurance

·         Marcy Tieger – Symphony Advisors, LLC

·        Gary Wano, Jr. – GW & Son Auto Body, Inc. 

Added John Van Alstyne, I-CAR President & CEO: “These new and returning members will collectively provide critical insights and guidance on behalf of the inter-industry, as we remain firmly committed to advancing I-CAR’s vision: ensuring complete, safe and quality repairs on behalf of the consumer. I also wish to extend my personal thanks and well wishes to those Board members who will be completing their Board terms in August.”