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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, Nov. 9, 2018 ­- The Automotive Management Institute (AMi), the industry's leading provider of management education for automotive service and collision repair professionals, held its second graduation ceremony of 2018 on October 31 at the Westgate Resort in Las Vegas. The formal graduation ceremony was part of the Red Carpet Awards Breakfast held in conjunction with SEMA and featured some of the most prestigious awards and industry recognition. AMi recognized students earning the Accredited Automotive Office Manager (AAOM), Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM), Accredited Master Collision-Repair Estimator (AMCE) and Accredited Master Automotive Manager (AMAM) designations during the ceremony. "It was honor to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of this group of industry professionals during our graduation ceremony. We are excited to see the growth of AMi reflected in the number of graduates and the diversity of certificates and professional designations being awarded," said AMi President, Jeff Peevy, AMAM. AMi role-based designations highlight the growing role soft skills and business management education play in the success of today's automotive repair business. Students focus on multiple core categories of training and professional development: financial management, sales & marketing, operational management, HR and personnel development, IT management, risk management and leadership. Photos available... read more

Jeff Peevy, AMAM I met Dr. Rick Brinkman at a conference earlier this year and was intrigued by his approach to presenting and dealing with people you don't like or even can't stand! Since our meeting, the doctor and I have been working together to bring his online educational offerings to our industry. Be forewarned, his online courses are different, as they will have you laughing one minute and saying "oh wow" the next. Read Dr. Brinkman's article: SNIPERS AND WHINERS AND TANKS, OH MY! THE TOP TEN BEHAVIORS THAT PEOPLE CAN'T STAND and don't miss the section below for more information about Dr. Rick's approach to dealing with difficult people

Andrew Batenhorst Pride Auto Body Santa Clarita, CA "As a new manager, AMi courses provided me with the necessary knowledge and skills to hit the ground running. I'm well prepared to be the best leader possible and guide my team to a bright future in the collision repair industry." Batenhorst has been a student since 2015 and earned the AAM designation in 2016.