In addition to announcing a new chairman, the Society of Collision Repairers welcomed a newly elected executive team
Mechanicsville, Va.—The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced the appointment of Michael Bradshaw, Vice President of K&M Collision in North Carolina, as the new Chairman of the Board.
Bradshaw, who previously served as Vice Chairman, succeeds outgoing Chair Amber Alley, Manager at Barsotti’s Body & Fender. The transition was formally introduced during the SCRS open board meeting last month.
Reflecting on the sacrifices made by his father to run a small, family-owned repair shop, Bradshaw shared his passion for industry advocacy in a moving acceptance address, parts of which are below:
“He really was a hard worker, and he made a lot of sacrifices that he’s paying for now with his body breaking down because the way he worked and supported our family. I want to make it easier for everybody that comes after me, everybody that came after my dad, everybody that comes after these guys around the table.”
“I’ve been just thinking how fortunate I have been to be surrounded by such great mentors,” Bradshaw said. “When I got on the board, I didn’t know what to do and how to contribute.”
“It’s so humbling for me to be able to lead this organization into the next chapter, and I’m super humbled that I have the opportunity to do that. I’m looking forward to continuing to do the work and push the envelope for the things that repairers are out there fighting for each and every day, because that’s ultimately who we’re here for. That’s who we’re here to support.”
Amber Alley, who will remain involved as Immediate Past Chair, called her experience “humbling,” emphasizing the importance of mentorship in her journey. “We’re working on some amazing initiatives, and I’m excited to see the impact Michael and our new and existing board members will have over the next two years,” said Alley.
In addition to Bradshaw, the organization welcomed a newly elected executive team:
- Kris Burton, owner of Rosslyn Auto Body, will serve as Vice Chairman, and was reelected to his seat on the board.
- Andrew Batenhorst, Body Shop Manager at Pacific BMW Collision Center, will serve as Secretary.
- Todd Hesford, owner of Community Collision Centers, joins the executive committee in the role of Treasurer.
- Tony Adams, Services Consultant with AkzoNobel, joins the executive committee as Director-at-Large.
SCRS also filled three empty board seats, welcoming:
- Ben Bowman, owner of Cliff’s Body Repair in New York.
- Kena Dacus, operations leader at Dacus Auto Body & Collision Repair in Kansas and former President of the Kansas Auto Body Association.
- Justin Lewis, owner of Accurate Auto Body in Redmon, Washington and President of the Washington Independent Collision Repairers Association (WICRA).
“These individuals bring extraordinary insight and leadership to our board,” said Aaron Schulenburg, SCRS Executive Director. “Their commitment to industry advancement, consumer safety, and shop-level support aligns with SCRS’ mission to serve as a trusted advocate and resource for collision repair professionals.”
Board member Ben Bowman summed up the sentiment shared by many new appointees: “SCRS was benefiting me before I knew what SCRS was. Now, I want to contribute to that same mission—to uplift the industry in ways that reach far beyond our own shops.”
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