Collision Builders provide an advisory service that focuses exclusively on assisting buyers and sellers of businesses in the Canadian collision repair industry. Collision Builders is led by Bing Wong and Jeff Keddie.
In Memory of Larry Jefferies: A True Pioneer of Canada’s Collision Repair Community
The Canadian collision industry lost a true icon this week. With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Larry Jefferies.
Larry made an indelible mark on the collision industry worldwide and especially in Canada. With his deep knowledge of the business, he was able to play an instrumental part in a seismic change in the way the once fragmented industry functioned. With his partners in CARSTAR Canada, he spread the ideas of consolidation, cooperation and collegiality completely from coast to coast to coast. He was a true “Road Warrior” logging many miles across this huge country, meeting with various stakeholders and franchisees in the industry, helping each to see a brighter future.
Even after retiring from CARSTAR he stayed attached to helping industry folks looking to transition into new phases of business or ease into retirement. With his partners in Collision Builders he advised and facilitated many deals to the betterment of all concerned.
Read the top story by Jay Perry, columnist for Collision Repair magazine.
Bing Wong is a former colleague and understudy to Larry at CARSTAR where he managed national insurance contracts and program development. Bing is a managing partner of an automotive hail damage repair company operating in Canada as Canadian Hail Repair and in the US as United Hail Repair. He is also a director for the Sam Piercey Foundation benefiting careers in the collision repair industry. Bing shares a passion to see the industry continue to grow and evolve by connecting progressive-minded people with win-win opportunities.
bing@collisionbuilders.com | LinkedIn
Jeff Keddie helps small and large organizations grow and maximize the value of their business. He coaches businesses to increase the overall value of the business and also spent 7 years in the automotive collision industry with two Collision repair franchise companies. His focus and passion was around the development and execution of their national performance groups that help owner/operators achieve even greater success.
jeff@collisionbuilders.com | c: 514-469-0753 | LinkedIn
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