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The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) 2020 grant and scholarship application period is now open to high school and post-secondary collision students who will be attending career and technical schools and colleges in the rector of Operations and Administration, said, “Thank you to the industry for continuing to step up and support collision students around the country with these awards. We have seen direct impact of these awards for future collision industry Collision Repair Education Foundation Offering Over $150,000 in Grants and Scholarships to Collision Students

fall. The Foundation and its industry supporters offer over $150,000 in grants and scholarships annually , as part of their mission to promote collision repair education and create quality candidates for entry level job opportunities. Application information for CREF grants and scholarships is posted online. This year’s deadline to apply is February 20, 2020 and winners are chosen and notified by phone or mail in April and May.

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employees. Those students without debt or with a filled tool box upon graduation definitely have an ad vantage.”

The Collision Repair Education Foundation aims to support collision repair educational programs, schools, and students to create qualified entry-level employees and connect them with an array of career opportunities. For more information, contact Melissa Marscin at scholarships@ed-foundation.org or 888-722-3787, Ext. 282.

ASA Northwest’s March Meetings and Events ASA Northwest’s chapters will meet in March to discuss industry issues. • March 5 - Pierce Chapter Meeting at LaQuinta in Tacoma, WA. • March 10 – Whatcom/Skagit Chapter Meeting at Park Bowl Restaurant in Bellingham, WA. • March 11 – Eugene Chapter Meeting at Lane Community Col lege, Automotive Technology Building #9 in Eugene, OR.

• March 12 – North Sno-King Chapter Meeting at Bob’s Burger & Brew in Everett, WA.

• March 19 – Spokane Chapter Meeting at Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center , Lilac Room, in Spokane Valley, WA. • March 19 – South Sno-King Chapter Meeting at Bellevue Brewing Company in Bellevue, WA. • March 23 – Southwest Washington Chapter Meeting at South Puget Sound Community College, Building 27, Percival Room in Olympia, WA. • March 24 – Olympic Peninsula Chapter Meeting at Kitsap Golf and Country Club in Bremerton, WA.

For more information, visit asanorthwest.com.

ASA Colorado Revisits Selling Skills and Communicating with T echs On March 23-24, ASA Colorado will host a training seminar, “Sell ing Skills Revisited: The Courtesy Inspection” in Denver . “Communicating with Technicians” will be presented in Fort Collins on March 25-26. For more information, visit asacolorado.or g.

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With a background in aerospace engineering, Seif purchased Allstar Collision in 2005 and coined the phrase for the body shop: “The Kings of Wreck ‘N’ Roll.” Over the years, the business has grown nearly three-fold and became part of the CARSTAR franchise in 2015. “Since then, we’ve taken it to the next level,” he said. “CARSTAR has really been a huge resource for us.” In addition to being a board member and the past chairman for the Corona Chamber, Seif is the president of the board for the Corona Chamber Foundation, executive board member and treasurer of the Corona-Norco United Way, on the governing board of the Corona Regional Medical Center, and is a member of the Corona Rotary Club.

Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in numerous organizations and charitable causes. Spiegel said both Dean and his wife, Shannon, have huge hearts and love for the area. During Seif’s tenure as CORONA Chamber’s chairman of the board in 2015, the Chamber engaged the Chamber Foundation to seek fi nancial assistance for a young veteran who lost his legs when an improvised explosive device (IED) in Afghanistan ignited. Dean and Shannon donated a car to be raffl ed off to raise funds for the young man’s recovery eff orts. “Through this one eff ort, over $19,000 was raised,” said Spiegel. “Seif could have sold the car and Throughout his career, Dean Seif has been actively involved in numerous organizations and charitable causes. Credit: Jim Dorsey Photography Continued from Cover Citizen of the Year

Dean Seif and his family after receiving the award for Citizen of the Year

“I have known Dean for over 20 years,” said John Weyhgandt, owner of Western States Financial and the chamber’s 2018 chairman of the board. “When someone is in need, you can always count on him to step up and help. It’s who he is. Period. Citizen of the year, perfect.” When asked about his philanthropic passions, Seif said, “It’s our social responsibility, especially as business owners, we have a responsibility to do what we can to help the community.” After running the body shop for the past 15 years, Seif has noticed the impact of technology on the industry and stressed the importance of always being ahead of the curve. To stay upto-date with new developments and technology, he regularly reads industry publications and attends events such as the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Spiegel said Seif continually seeks to improve and work with other businesses—even competitors. Seif was one of only three recipients of California Chamber’s “Small Business Advocate of the Year” in 2017. “He believes there is enough business for everyone, and he shares ‘tidbits’ and ‘nuggets’ that business owners and managers can put into place immediately and see instant results.” said Spiegel. “He truly is one-of-a-kind—a true American by choice and tremendous friend to many.”

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worked with us and understood. “We like to think our quality is worth it. We pride ourselves in giving the best results possible. And we can do more in a week here than we could in three weeks at the old shop.” Also a member of the Lovell School Board, Danny said he appreciates his wife, Tessy, for supporting him and the business through lots of late hours. “She’s a big part of building the business,” he said. Danny and Tessy Jolley have three children: Trecelle, 19, who is helping at the business; Kreed, 14; and Shaya, 11. We thank Lovell Chronicle fo reprint permission.

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