NOVUS Glass and ProColor Collision successfully concluded its three-day national conference, titled ‘Full Speed Ahead’, to put the spotlight on the critical issues currently facing the aftermarket industry.

Held in Dallas, TX, from October 19-21, the second annual conference brought together more than 200 participants, including high-powered speakers, technology experts, bestselling authors, and top authorities from the industry, who explored the collaborative opportunities and relevant challenges impacting the automotive aftermarket industry.

Current industry issues such as evolving automotive technologies, scanning and calibration trends, achieving operational excellence, the reality of artificial intelligence (AI), and its future impact on the automotive industry were discussed. Olympic speed racer, New York Times bestselling author, and Hall of Fame speaker, Vince Poscente, used his personal experiences to deliver a wildly entertaining, thought-provoking, and substantive insight into how individuals can thrive in a high-performing, competitive landscape.

Keynote speakers

Featured keynote speeches included leading artificial intelligence expert Hod Lipson; OE certification authority Tanya Sweetland; Vice President of Quality Repair and Market Development for CCC Intelligent Solutions Dan Risley; Director of Strategy & Collision Business for Ford Motor Company Jennifer Boyer; CEO & Co-Founder of HealthEE by HBG Christian Stearns, and Vice President of Sales for NOVUS Glass & ProColor Collision, Scott Bridges, among others. Another interesting highlight was a panel discussion between experts examining the consequences of COVID-19 within the automotive aftermarket world.

“The 2022 USA Conference – Full Speed Ahead, was a powerful opportunity for all our franchisees to take a deep dive into the issues that affect our industry with the objective of identifying actionable solutions to achieve full-speed performance, succeed in a competitive market while growing stronger together as a unified network,” Steve Leal, president & CEO of Fix Network World, said. “Full Speed Ahead is about more than just moving forward quickly; it is about doing so together. A unified network is a powerful tool for cultivating a culture of high performance within your own business.”

The power of meeting in person was plain to see as franchisees were visibly delighted to be able to reconnect, after a long period apart, and network, learn and exchange ideas. Full Speed Ahead provided an opportunity for attendees to come together and learn from one another, while also celebrating their successes.

2022 NOVUS Glass & ProColor Collision Award Winners

• USA Network Community Service Award
  Cesar Dominguez – ProColor Collision South San Francisco
• ProColor USA Flagship Location
  Leo & Robert Vartanian – ProColor Collision Northridge
• NOVUS Glass Top Franchise Sales Growth
  Craig Gostnell – NOVUS Glass Grants Pass & Coos Bay
• NOVUS Glass Top Franchise Sales Location
  Gary Neves – NOVUS Glass Concord & Davis
• Franchisee of the Year
  Eddie Unruh – NOVUS Glass Wrens
  Tony Buryakov – ProColor Collision Sacramento
• NOVUS Glass Hall of Fame Inductee
  Troy Eberhardt – NOVUS Glass Cheyenne

President Circle Awards

The NOVUS President’s Circle Members are the top franchise growth performers throughout the franchise network.

Members are highly regarded for their outstanding entrepreneurship, their dedication to providing the highest quality of customer service, and their consistent loyalty to promoting our brand.

President Circle Award Winners

• Craig Gostnell – NOVUS Glass Grants Pass & Coos Bay
• Eddie Unruh – NOVUS Glass Wrens
• Wesley Wenger and Cam Boeckner – NOVUS Glass Atmore & Baldwin
• Jake Zamansky – NOVUS Glass Carbondale
• Lynn Washington – NOVUS Glass Denver & Colorado Springs
• Alan Paull – NOVUS Glass Wilmington
• Cye Kashani – NOVUS Glass Redmond
• Chuck Payne – NOVUS Glass St. George
• Leo and Robert Vartanian – ProColor Collision Northridge
• Tony Buryakov – ProColor Collision Sacramento

A silent auction was also held on the sidelines of the 2022 USA Conference, with attendees raising $14,081 to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Fort Worth (RMHCFW) for families with sick children. In addition, there was a team-building activity where conference attendees worked together to combat hunger by packing up 1,200 pounds of food to support Tarrant Area Food Bank, a local pantry serving one million meals each week.

“Full Speed Ahead signifies our commitment to moving forward together as a franchise network, despite the challenges posed these past few years. We are proud to have an engaged and supportive network of franchisees who are dedicated to building profitable businesses,” Leal concludes.