The heavy-duty and medium-duty collision repair conference will be held in Frisco, Texas, and include presentations, panel discussions, and sessions on the industry.
The HD Repair Forum is scheduled for April 2-3, 2025, in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Frisco, Texas. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Frisco-Dallas, and will include general assembly presentations, panel discussions, and breakout sessions on collision industry trends and updates.
“This once-a-year opportunity to hear what is impacting my business today, what will be in the months to come, and discuss strategies and opportunities with my peers and business partners has been critical to my company’s ongoing success,” said Bernie Obry, general manager of Coach USA- Perfect Body in New Jersey.
The HD Repair-Forum is designed specifically for those in the heavy- and medium-duty collision repair industry, including dealer, independent, and fleet collision shop owners, managers, estimators, and executives, as well as OEMs, insurers, suppliers, and appraisal companies.
This year’s advisory board played a large role in developing the event’s speakers and content. This year’s members include:
Ray Chatfield, Owner, Truck Collision Services
Will Cicalla, Owner, Big Wheels Body Shop
Jamie Cole, President/Owner, Ace Truck Body & Trailer Repair
Glenn Durham, National Collision Director, Camping World
Howard Elsenpeter, Body Shop Manager, Hoglund Body & Equipment, Inc.
Dean Hancock, Course Facilitator, Collision Advice
John Hart, Body & Refinish Manager, Crump Truck & Trailer
Randy Johansson, Body Shop Manager, Rihm Kenworth
Ron Kuehn, President, Collision Business Solutions
Leo Neonartas, Field Operations Manager, Penske Truck Collision Repair Centers
Bernhard Obry, General Manager, Coach USA-Perfect Body
Mark Polzin, President, Budget Truck & Auto
Ed Rietman, Owner, K&R Truck Sales, Inc.
John Spoto, Director Of Collision, Premier Truck Group
Todd Steenerson, Collision Center Manager, Wallwork Truck Collision Center
Brian Vesley, President, Valtek, Inc.
GiGi Walker, Owner, Walker’s Auto Body & Fleet Repair
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