• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Collision Repair Education Foundation

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Mission and Vision
    • Our History
    • Our Goals
    • Our Relationship with I-CAR
    • Our Leadership
    • Our Staff
    • Governance Information
  • Students
    • Student of the Year Nomination Form
    • How We Can Help You
    • Career Fairs
    • Student Scholarship and Grant Application
    • Student Technician Shirt Project
    • Student Resume Database
    • Forms and Downloads
  • Schools
    • Instructor of the Year Nomination Form
    • Collision School Career Readiness Benchmark
    • Strengthen Your Program
    • School Grant Opportunities
    • Collision Repair Education Foundation Benchmark Grant
    • Foundation Merchandise
    • Student Technician Shirt Project
    • Collision Repair Schools Solutions Survey
    • Forms and Downloads
  • Supporters
    • Who are our supporters?
    • Industry Leadership Circle
    • Honor Roll of Donors
    • 3M Hire Our Heroes
  • Get Involved
    • Invest In Our Shared Future
    • Collision Repair Education Campaign
    • Directed-Purpose Gifts
    • Gifts-In-Kind
    • Transportation Career Fairs
    • Volunteers and Committees
  • News & Events
    • Career Fairs
    • TopGolf Chicago
    • 2021 Golf Fundraiser
    • Press Releases
    • eNewsletter
    • Photo Album

July 18, 2012 By admin

COLLISION REPAIR EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THREE NEW TRUSTEES

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL – July 12, 2012 – The Collision Repair Education Foundation announces the addition of three new Trustees to its Board of Trustees – David J. Brunori, Matrix System Automotive Finishes; James A. Fichera; and William Lawrence, LC Automotive Investments, LLC.

Dave Brunori brings over 29 years of industry experience, currently in the role of Executive VP/General Manager with Matrix. He has grown the company from a start-up to over $60M in revenue. Prior to Matrix, he was with PPG Industries for 9 years and Lilly Industries for 2 years, all in vehicle refinish. He currently serves on the Oakland County Technical Advisory Committee in Southwest, MI. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and a Master’s Degree in Operations Management.

Jim Fichera brings over 40 years of industry experience, 23 years with Steel Center A.V.T.S. in Jefferson Hills, PA as a Collision Repair Instructor. Steel Center A.V.T.S. won the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s Ultimate Collision Education Makeover Grant in 2009. The school program completed NATEF certification (one of first in PA). He is an I-CAR Welding Instructor and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He believes that education is key to fill the workforce needs of our communities; educating our youth is vital to continue to meet the local and national needs.

Bill Lawrence brings over 43 years of industry experience, currently in the role of Owner and President of LC Automotive Investments, LLC, which he has held for 8 years. He previously was with Allstate Insurance for 28 years and has spent the remaining 15 years in the collision repair side of the business. He previously served on the Foundation Board and as Foundation Chair and the advisory boards of CCC, Keystone, Nationwide, Safeco, Allstate, and VeriFacts. His company supports various local charities as well as OxFam, World Vision, etc. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing.

Chairman Northup noted, “The Collision Repair Education Foundation is fortunate to have these three individuals joining the Board of Trustees. Their individual and combined experience will provide a diverse background and knowledge base for our Board. We have an impressive group of industry leaders in our Trustee group. It’s reassuring and humbling to participate with this high level of individuals who graciously give of their time and resources to our worthy cause.”

Filed Under: News & Events

Primary Sidebar

Tags

Benchmark Grant Career Fair Career Fairs Collision School Career Readiness Benchmark Donations Fundraisers Hire Our Heroes Nominations Resume Database Scholarships Student of the Year TopGolf Top Tech Competition

Latest Posts

  • 3M Training Month: 3M Partners with the Collision Repair Education Foundation to Educate Collision Students in April April 16, 2021
  • Enterprise Ensures Collision Schools Equipped to Produce High-Quality Graduates through the Collision Repair Education Foundation April 16, 2021
  • What Cars Say: “We Need More Female Technicians!” April 8, 2021
  • I-CAR Supports CREF’s Efforts to Address Talent Crisis in Collision Repair Industry April 6, 2021
  • COLLISION REPAIR EDUCATION FOUNDATION CONNECTING HUNDREDS OF HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE COLLISION STUDENTS WITH INDUSTRY EMPLOYERS THIS SPRING April 6, 2021

Footer

Connect

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

About the Foundation


The Collision Repair Education Foundation is a national nonprofit and tax-exempt student organization under the Internal Revenue Service Code, Section (501)(c)(3).

Donor Privacy Policy

Discrimination Policy

Equity Statement

ADDRESS:
Collision Repair Education Foundation
5125 Trillium Blvd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

PHONE: 888.722.3787
Email: info@ed-foundation.org

Recent Posts

  • 3M Training Month: 3M Partners with the Collision Repair Education Foundation to Educate Collision Students in April
  • Enterprise Ensures Collision Schools Equipped to Produce High-Quality Graduates through the Collision Repair Education Foundation
  • What Cars Say: “We Need More Female Technicians!”
  • I-CAR Supports CREF’s Efforts to Address Talent Crisis in Collision Repair Industry
  • COLLISION REPAIR EDUCATION FOUNDATION CONNECTING HUNDREDS OF HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE COLLISION STUDENTS WITH INDUSTRY EMPLOYERS THIS SPRING

Search

Copyright © 2021 · Collision Repair Education Foundation · Log in