AutoBody America appointed Will Johnston president. He also will continue to serve as chief financial officer while Pat James will remain the company’s chief executive officer.
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In 2006, Johnston accepted an offer from James to join him as an equity partner and has since been promoted from vice president to chief operating officer and chief financial officer.
Johnston grew up and still resides in Nashville, Tenn., with his wife Irish and their children, Jake and Harper.
AutoBody America, based in Nashville, has 19 locations throughout Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas, and plans to continue accelerating its growth.
For more information, email pjames@autobodyamerica .com.