CARSTAR Names New General Manager

July 12, 2013

July 12, 2013—CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts has hired Reese Brunette as the general manager for CARSTAR Metcalf, located in Stilwell, Kan.

Brunette’s responsibilities will include managing day-to-day operations, leading the production and administration teams, delivering performance targets, leading CARSTAR’s research and development and working with the operations team on implementing the CARSTAR Edge Performance programs.

Brunette has more than 10 years of industry experience. He was previously a senior industry consultant for Suburban Auto-Body in St. Paul, Minn., and an estimator and general manager for ACRA Auto Body and Glass.

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