Kentwood, MI – The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), an independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive crash parts, announced the election of new members and officers to its Board of Directors.
Joining the Board are Michael Brooks, The Center for Auto Safety, and Jonathan Hart, Farmers Insurance. Jim Gadberry, Nationwide Mutual Insurance, was re-elected to serve another term on the Board and elected Vice Chair.
Gerry Poirier, Vector Squared, was confirmed as Chair, having previously served in the role on an interim basis.
CAPA’s Board of Directors represents a cross-section of the aftermarket automotive industry, including distributors, insurers, collision repairers, manufacturers, and quality experts.
“Welcoming Michael and Jonathan to the board, and recognizing Jim’s re-election to the Board and his election as Vice Chair, reflects the strength and depth of experience CAPA continues to attract. CAPA’s ability to serve as a trusted, independent authority depends on having the right voices shaping our direction — and this board delivers that. Together, we remain committed to upholding the comprehensive standards that consumers, repairers, and insurers rely on,” said Gerry Poirier, Board of Directors Chair.
Serving on CAPA’s Board of Directors are:
- Gerry Poirier, Vector Squared (Chair)
- Jim Gadberry, Nationwide Mutual Insurance (Vice Chair)
- Mark Scafati, LKQ Corporation
- Mike Dolabi, Parts Authority
- Michael Bundra, Allstate
- Jonathan Hart, Farmers Insurance
- Troy Penry, GEICO
- Tom Latronico, Liberty Mutual
- John Retton, Progressive Insurance
- Teresa Candiloro, State Farm
- Jeff Procaccini, Travelers
- Patrick Burnett, USAA
- Brian Burbridge, Caliber Collision
- Kayla Williams-Clark, Classic Collision
- Seth Ingall, Crash Champions
- David Garner, Joe Hudson’s Collision Center
- Michael Brooks, The Center for Auto Safety
- Kerry Tapio, Intertek
About CAPA
The Certified Automotive Parts Association, founded in 1987, is the nation’s only independent, non-profit certification organization for automotive crash parts whose sole purpose is to ensure that both consumers and the industry have the means to identify high-quality parts via the CAPA Quality Seal. CAPA is an ANSI-accredited standards developer for competitive crash repair parts. For more information, see CAPAcertified.org.
