March 25, 2013—Assured Performance Co-Op Network has appointed Aaron Clark as vice president of national certification and network development, the organization announced Monday.
Clark will be based out of Assured Performance's corporate headquarters in Irvine, Calif.
“We are thrilled to have Aaron joining our executive team to work closely with our staff and member shops driving the Certification program. He has the perfect background to help expand the impact and value of body shop Certification for all involved," said Scott Biggs, CEO of Assured Performance.
Assured Performance said Clark has worked in the automotive and collision repair industry for more than 25 years as a body shop owner. Clark previously operated five body shop operations in the Indianapolis area, which he sold to ABRA Auto Body & Glass.
Clark is an active participant in the collision industry. Assured Performance said Clark founded the Indiana Auto Body Association (IABA), served as chairman of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) for the past two years, and served on Assurance Performance's board of directors for four years.
“This new position fully leverages my knowledge as a former shop owner, and interests in the well-being of the collision industry,” said Clark. “I am thrilled to help lead the team at Assured Performance and drive our national network to provide complete coverage of the U.S. with a certified shop in every community..."