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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, June 4, 2018 ­- The Automotive Management Institute (AMi), the industry's leading provider of management education for automotive service and collision repair professionals, held its first graduation ceremony of 2018 on May 4 at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotel and Resort in Orlando, Fla. The formal graduation ceremony was part of the Automotive Service Association's "Celebration of Excellence" award ceremony, which recognized individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to AMi, ASA and/or the automotive repair industry. AMi recognized students earning the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM), Accredited Master Collision-Repair Estimator (AMCE) and Accredited Master Automotive Managers (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 p... read more

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, May 21, 2018 ­- The Automotive Management Institute (AMi), the industry's leading provider of management education for automotive service and collision repair professionals, held its 2018 Annual Board of Trustees Meeting at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotel and Resort in Orlando, Fla. on May 4. AMi's 2018-2019 Board of Trustees began their terms at the close of the business meeting. Sheri Hamilton, AMAM, ASA- Midwest, Kansas City, Mo., was re-elected as chair; Darrell Amberson, AMAM, LaMettry's Collision Inc., Minneapolis, Minn., re-elected as vice chair; Rex Dunn, Gerber Collision & Glass, Cortland, Ohio, elected as treasurer; and Gary Keyes, AMAM, E&M Motors Inc., Stuart, Fla., re-elected as secretary. Other board members include Scott Brown, Diagnostic Network, Claremont, Calif., Bill Haas, AAM, Haas Performance Consulting, Tyler, Texas, Donny Seyfer, Seyfer Automotive, Wheat Ridge, Colo., and Dan Risley, president, Automotive Service Association, North Richland Hills, Texas. "I look forward to working with this group of trustees, who represent such a diverse range of industry experience and backgrounds. This will be important as we continue our work to ensure Automotive Management Institute's future success," stated AMI President Jeff Peevy

North Richland Hills, Texas, March 14, 2018 ­- The Automotive Management Institute (AMi), the industry's leading nonprofit provider and collaborator of administration and management education for automotive collision and mechanical service repair professionals, announced Michael Cassata joined the organization in the newly created role of Director of Collision Industry Outreach. In this role, Mike will assist AMi in developing industry relationships and soliciting support for its many programs while promoting the broader value and relevance of the organization. In addition, Mike will help in the development of future programs to ensure the continued growth and service to the industry's educational, and professional credential needs. "Mike and I have worked together for many years promoting professionalism and education in the industry. I am excited to have his assistance in the growth and expansion of AMi. He has always been a strong advocate of exceptional customer service, which fits well with our nonprofit organization's service culture," said AMi President Jeff Peevy, AMAM. Mike recently retired from Amica Insurance, where he held positions as National Repair Assistance Program Manager (DRP), National CAT Manager, and Salvage/Recovery Manager. Since his retirement, Mike has offered consulting services through his company, Hammer Insights. He was the founding member of the I-CAR Rochester Committee and continues to serve on numerous industry adv... read more