Ed. Foundation Announces New Board of Trustees Appointments

July 17, 2018

The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees, including a State Farm representative.

July 17, 2018—The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees.

The new members include:

  • Doug Irish, Fayetteville Technical Community College
  • Mark Helvenston, Insurance Auto Auctions
  • Steve Schmidt, State Farm

Through the guidance, support, and direction of the Board of Trustees, the Collision Repair Education Foundation is able to continue its support of secondary and post-secondary collision students, their school programs, and instructors.

Jeanne Silver, chair of the Foundation Board of Trustees said, “We are pleased to welcome the new trustees to the Collision Repair Education Foundation board. The diverse viewpoints that come from a blend of industry segments adds to our mutual efforts on behalf of the students and their schools. We come together with the common goal of facilitating the education of our future work force.”

Clark Plucinski, executive director of the Foundation stated, “The Collision Repair Education Foundation is excited to welcome these dedicated individuals to our Board of Trustees. The leadership and generous support of our board strengthens the collision repair education system.”

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