Collision Repair Division

The Collision Repair Division (CRD) represents the interest of auto body shop businesses in B.C., including serving on the ICBC liaison committees. The CRD provides input on behalf of the industry to ICBC policies, such as standards of performance, shop labour, parts and materials rates. The CRD is proud of its Certified Collision Repair (CCR) program, an industry-led initiative to certify auto body repair facilities that achieve and maintain the highest standards in accurate and safe repairs, product expertise, customer service, and business practices, thereby ensuring that consumers can have peace of mind when they require collision repair services.

CRD Executive Committee

Division Chair

Executive Committee:

Mike O’Callaghan, Craftsman Collision Group

Sue Majeau, FIX Auto (Vice Chair)
Wade Bartok, Elite Autobody
Patrick Graham, Automind Collision
Miles North, Colorworks Vancouver Group of Companies
Peter DeSantis, Open Road Richmond AB
Brandon Jennings, FIX Network
Colin Jung, B&D Auto Body
Ed Comerford, CarStar Canada
Michael Schurink, Lift Auto Group
Mark Descoteau, Terminal AutoBody
Mark Crossland, CSN
Brad Green, CarStar Raydar Group

CRD Contact Information:
Claudia Nastase, Industry Relations Advisor

CRD Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: Yes – the ARA has launched an employment website at AutoCareersBC.ca that includes career profiles, links to training resources, and a job bank where employers can post job vacancies.

Collision Repair Division News

2026–2027 Apprenticeship Training Opportunities at Okanagan College

As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening our industry’s workforce, we are pleased to share upcoming apprenticeship training opportunities available through the Okanagan College. These ...
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ARA Remembers Bill Hatswell

Adrian Scovell, President and CEO of the Automotive Retailers Association (ARA), remembers Bill Hatswell as more than just the driving force behind the largest privately ...
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New ARA Committee Seeks New Ways of Solving Old Problems

Last fall, a newly formed ARA committee consisting of representatives from the recycling and collision divisions was formed to improve communication between the two industries ...
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