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Education Foundation News: 2010 Education Foundation Press Releases:
January 25, 2010
INTER-INDUSTRY PROVIDES $1.7 MILLION IN SUPPORT TO SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS THROUGH I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION IN 2009
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL – January 25, 2010 – The I-CAR Education Foundation would like to thank the inter-industry in providing $1.7 million in support to collision schools, instructors, and students in 2009. Through monetary and in-kind product donations, the 2009 I-CAR Education Foundation donors helped to meet and exceeded expectations of the newly focused organization by providing student scholarships, instructor grants, tool/equipment grants, and other forms of assistance. When many national organizations and foundations outside the industry have had to lower or stop assistance due to economic times in 2009, the collision inter-industry truly showed its commitment to its future by supporting the I CAR Education Foundation.
“The I-CAR Education Foundation is only able to announce this incredible 2009 support because of our donors and this announcement is something the industry should be truly proud of. The Foundation exists and supports a network of 1,300 schools only through the industry’s support. Without this support, the Foundation would not exist,” said Scott Kruger, I-CAR Education Foundation Executive Director. “While we are excited to announce our 2009 results, we have already had great successes since the New Year in making 2010 an even better year for the students and schools. Whether it is monetary or in-kind product donation, I would invite the inter-industry to support the students, instructors, and schools through the I-CAR Education Foundation in 2010.”
Chris Evans of State Farm Insurance and I-CAR Education Foundation Board of Trustees Chairman said, “It’s very rewarding to be a part the Foundation’s new vision and mission supporting schools and rewarding talented young people, the next generation of collision repair leaders, with scholarships. To be able to fulfill our mission in this tough economic climate is a testament to our staff, our Trustee board and most importantly Foundation donors, who, as industry leaders, clearly believe that education is the foundation of our industry.”
The companies, individuals, and I-CAR Volunteer Committees listed below have contributed time and resources to the I-CAR Education Foundation. The Education Foundation staff would like to thank these companies, individuals and committees for their past and ongoing support.
2009 I-CAR Education Foundation – Industry Leadership Circle Members
Donors listed below have met a significant and specific donation requirement.
3M
ABRA Auto Body & Glass
ABRN
AkzoNobel
Allstate Insurance Company
Audatex, a Solera Company
Bar’s Products
BASF Corporation
CCC Information Services Inc.
Chicago Pneumatic
FenderBender magazine
FinishMaster, Inc.
GEICO
Hi-Tech Collision & Glass Centers
Jerry’s Body Shop
Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc.
Minutillo, Michael
PPG Industries, Inc.
Seidner’s Collision Centers
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Sterling Autobody
Taylor, Roy
The USAA Foundation
2009 I-CAR Education Foundation – Donors
| 911 Collision Centers & Auto Glass |
Kaye, G. Walter |
| A.N. Designs (UltraWiz) |
Keith, Robert & Margaret |
| ABM-Auto Body Management, Inc. |
Kempfer, Ken |
| Accurate Auto Body |
Ken's Auto Body |
| Adelmann, Timothy |
Kent Automotive |
| Advantage Collision Center |
Kirschenman, Karl |
| ALLDATA |
Knell, Margaret |
| Amica Mutual Insurance Company |
Kottschade, Geralynn |
| Angell, Laura and Terry |
Kumler Collision Inc. |
| Atlanta I-CAR Committee |
La Prairie's Body Shop |
| Atlantic Collision Inc. |
LaRose, Jason and Ruth |
| Auto Body Color Co, Inc. |
LKQ Corporation |
| Autobody Alliance |
Loy, Michael |
| Baker, Danny |
MAACO |
| Bares, Bruce |
Manheim Auto Body Repair |
| Barrington, Lori |
Marks, Steven |
| Bartanen, Jason |
Marscin, Melissa |
| Bob Hastings Collision, Inc. |
Merrick Road Collision Corp. |
| Body Craft, Inc. |
MetLife Auto & Home |
| Bradshaw Collision Center |
Meyers, James |
| Broward County I-CAR Committee |
Mike's Autocrafts, Inc. |
| Bryn Mawr Auto Body, Inc. |
Minnesota State I-CAR Volunteer Committee |
| Burda, Joe |
Mission Hills Collision Center, Inc. |
| California State Automobile Association (CSAA) |
Modern Auto Body |
| Calvo, Alberto |
Moreland, Tom |
| CAPA (Certified Automotive Parts Association) |
Motor Guard Corporation |
| Car Collision Center LLC |
Mulroy's Body Shop, Inc. |
| Carey, Phil |
NACE - Int'l Autobody Congress & Exposition |
| CARSTAR Automotive, Inc. |
Nelson, Randy |
| CARSTAR Connecticut Business Group |
Northern Virginia I-CAR Committee |
| CARSTAR Scola's Collision Center |
Northup, Chris |
| CARSTAR Yorkville |
Novak, Robert |
| CCAR |
Nyiradi, Joseph |
| ChemSpec USA |
Omaha I-CAR Committee |
| Chess, Toby |
Ottum, Jolinda |
| Chief Automotive Technologies, Inc. |
Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill |
Passwater, Tony |
| Clarity Corporation |
Performance Claims |
| Collex Collision Experts |
Pincus, Shirley |
| CollisionWeek |
Plucinski, Clark |
| Col-Met Spray Booths |
Poole, Jeff |
| ComSearch |
Preferred Autobody, Inc. |
| Cook, Kirk |
Quadrozzi, Elise |
| Copart Auto Auctions |
Raintree Auto Body, Inc. |
| Corwith's Auto Body, Inc. |
Ray, Ron |
| Country Insurance & Financial Services |
Reesman Body Shop |
| Crest Industries, Inc. |
Rheubert, Ronald |
| CSi Complete |
Robbs, Robby |
| DeCleene, Valerie |
Ron Wise Auto Body |
| Dickerson, John |
Safe Auto Insurance Company |
| Dorschel Collision Center |
SCA Appraisal Company |
| Doyle, Joe |
Schmidt, Steven |
| Eckenrode, Brandon |
Schuerman, Scott |
| Edelen, John |
Seidner, Steve |
| EMC Insurance Companies |
Settle, Gregory |
| Emerson Collision Service, Inc. |
Shaw, Ernest |
| Erie Insurance |
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. |
| Esurance |
Society Of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) |
| Evans, Chris |
Solmes, David |
| Evergreen Paint, Inc. |
Southtowne Auto Rebuild, Inc. |
| Excel Auto Body, Inc. |
Springfield I-CAR Committee |
| Fibre Glass Evercoat |
Stage, Bill |
| Finch, Thomas |
Stilwell, Joseph G. |
| Foothill Autobody, Inc. |
Superior Collision Center |
| Fort Washington Auto Body, Inc. |
Swygert, Ronnie |
| Fortner, Terry |
The Gorilla Glue Company |
| GEICO |
Torres, Mark |
| Gerber Collision & Glass |
Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. |
| Goss Auto Body |
True2Form Collision Repair Centers |
| Goyke, Kevin |
Tuuri, Rick |
| GreenLeaf Auto Recyclers |
Tyson, Mickey |
| Grove Body Shop |
Urethane Supply Company |
| Harden Auto Body, Inc. |
Verifacts Automotive |
| Harry's Auto Body |
Walk's Service Center |
| Holman, Paul |
Watz, William |
| IADA Association |
Webb, Douglas |
| IHOP Restaurants |
Wertz, Merle |
| Impact Vehicle Damage Erasure |
Wilson, Dale |
| International Epoxies & Sealers |
Womble, Dustin |
| J.C. Auto & Truck Parts, Inc. |
Yuhas, Robert |
| J.D. Hendler and Associates LLC |
Zara's Collision Center, Inc. |
| Jansen, Bob |
Zurich in North America |
| Kasmer, Joyce |
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Inter-industry organizations and individuals who are interested in supporting the I-CAR Education Foundation in 2010 and increase the amount of assistance provided to collision schools and students should contact I-CAR Education Foundation Associate Director of Development Brandon Eckenrode at Brandon.Eckenrode@ed foundation.org.
The I-CAR Education Foundation, founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to securing donations that support philanthropic and collision repair education activities that promote and enhance career opportunities in the industry.
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