The board’s election process concluded July 25 and Krauss will assume his new role immediately following the Aug. 24 I-CAR Board of Directors meeting.

I-CAR’s Board of Directors is composed of four representatives from the collision repair segment; three each from OEM and insurance segments; and one each from education; equipment, tool and supply; and related services segments. Furthermore, the collision repair segment allocates one seat each to a single shop repairer; MSO (2-199 shops) and large MSO (200+ shops), and one seat open to any size entity. At the board's option, up to four hybrid seats can be added for requisite subject matter expertise.

“On behalf of I-CAR’s Board of Directors, I am thrilled to bring Paul’s incredible experience and perspectives from his very accomplished career within the collision repair industry as well as service with I-CAR’s Member Council to the I-CAR Board of Directors,” said Kyle Thompson, chair of I-CAR’s Board of Directors and assistant vice president, property and casualty, USAA.

“Paul is committed to keeping with our goal of operating a strategic board, representing the key industry segments that I-CAR serves, while expanding and deepening the board’s strategic insights and guidance during one of the most challenging, exciting and...