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We feature some of the best columnists in the industry including Toby Chess, Janet Chaney, Rich Evans, Tom Franklin, Dick Strom, and Lee Amaradio. Recently we've been joined by Richard Steffen, of the CRA, and David McClune from CAA. Collectively they represent a unique perspective with hundreds of person-years of experience. Let us know what you think, by posting responses.

 

  • Tom McGee  ( 5 items )

    Prior to joining ALLDATA as the Collision National Accounts Manager, Tom McGee was on the I-CAR® staff for more than 18 years, holding the positions of I-CAR President & CEO, Director of Industry Relations and Product Operations, and Technical Director.

    Tom is an ASE® certified Master Collision Repair/Refinish Technician and also has the ASE Damage Analysis and estimating certification. An Automotive Collision Repair graduate of Ferris State College in Big Rapids, Michigan, Tom has a wide range of experience in the collision industry, including operating a collision repair facility. He also has experience as a career and technical school instructor, training manager and instructional designer.

  • Dan Esperson  ( 4 items )

    Dan Espersen is ALLDATA® Collision Program Manager.

    Dan is a Gold Pin Member of the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) and holds an AA Degree in Automotive Technology.

    He has 17 years of experience in the collision industry and an additional 17 years of experience in the automotive industry.

  • Mike Causey  ( 8 items )
    Mike Causey is a consumer advocate, writer, consultant, and lobbyist for the automotive and collision repair industries. He specializes in collision repair, auto glass, insurance and consumer rights issues. He makes himself available for speaking engagements and interviews. Contact him at: Causey & Associates, P.O. Box 16725, Greensboro, NC 27416 Email: gocausey@aol.com Phone: (336) 210-1947
  • Lee Amaradio  ( 44 items )
    Lee Amaradio, Jr. is the president and owner of Faith Quality Auto Body in Murrieta, California. Lee is also president of the CRA as well as an advocate for many other industry groups. He can be contacted at lee@faithqualityautobody.com
  • Richard Steffen  ( 3 items )
  • David McClune  ( 3 items )
  • Dick Strom  ( 74 items )
  • Tom Franklin  ( 95 items )
    Tom Franklin
  • HEY TOBY  ( 24 items )

    Toby Chess is a well-known I-CAR program instructor, Welding Specialist, and former salvage yard operator. Toby is universally known in the collision repair industry for his charitable works, worthy causes, and magic tricks. Contact him at tcspeedster@yahoo.com.

    All of Toby's articles are best read in PDF format. Click on the link within each article.

  • Janet Chaney  ( 44 items )
  • John Yoswick  ( 119 items )
  • Rich Evans  ( 39 items )

    Rich Evans is owner of Huntington Beach Bodyworks. He is a Master fabricator, designer, and painter best known for his tattoo-style detailing and custom car builds and rebuilds.

    Rich has his own line of custom designed wheels and numerous other products which he helped develop, including shoot suits, tools, and protective gear. Rich has been featured on SpellCasters, Monster Garage, and JunkyardWars.

    Rich is also developing a new reality-based TV show which will feature students competing in projects of his own design. His custom Redmist car will be featured in an upcoming movie, Kick-Ass, starring Nicolas Cage.

  • Other Columnists  ( 29 items )