Daniel Soaib of Sherwin-Williams and John Eck of I-CAR Join the NABC Board as Directors
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (April 17, 2026) – The National Auto Body Council® has named two new members to the National Auto Body Council® Board of Directors, filling two open seats to serve the remainder of the 2026 board term and help guide the organization in its 31st year of operations.
Newly appointed board members include:
Daniel Soaib, Director of Sales – Strategic Accounts, Sherwin-Williams Automotive:
Danny Soaib has been a sales leader in the collision repair industry for over 25 years who believes strong relationships and service to others are the foundation of long-term success. He currently serves as Senior Director of Sales – Strategic Accounts at Sherwin-Williams Automotive, where he partners with customers and teams across the country to solve complex challenges and drive meaningful growth. Danny is passionate about supporting the collision repair industry, giving back to communities and helping people rebuild during some of life’s most difficult moments. He is especially proud to be part of NABC that delivers real impact through charitable programs and advocacy. Based in Lake Saint Louis, MO, Danny is driven by a desire to lead with integrity, elevate industry standards and leave things better than he found them.
John Eck, Vice President, Business Development & Sales, I-CAR:
John Eck is a veteran automotive aftermarket executive with more than 30 years of experience leading sales, marketing, business development, and strategic initiatives across global markets. John joined I‑CAR in 2025 as Vice President of Business Development and Sales, where he guides strategic partnerships and growth initiatives that strengthen I‑CAR’s vision to deliver world‑class education and support to the collision repair industry. He is an active contributor to the industry, having served on the I‑CAR Board of Directors, the CREF Board, and as President and Chairman of the OEM Roundtable, along with participation in CIC, CIECA, and other industry advisory groups. He is widely recognized for his commitment to advancing industry standards, fostering collaboration, and championing the future of collision repair training and technology.
Soaib and Eck join the 2025/2026 NABC Board of Directors including:
- Alan Scrimager, Senior Lending Officer, Pinnacle Financial Partners
- April Lausch, Collision Center Manager, Faulker Collision of Lancaster
- Ben Clymer, Jr., CEO, Ben Clymer’s The Body Shop
- Don Porter, Internal Business/Industry Consultant, United Recyclers Group
- Gene Lopez, Director of Development and Training, Seidner’s Collision Centers
- Gerry Poirier, Automotive Industry Consultant, Vector Squared LLC
- Jennifer Hubbard, Strategic Solutions Advisor, CCC Intelligent Solutions
- Justin Clark, Senior Director of Sales – US, LKQ
- Katie Pharr, AVP, Nexterra
- Kyle Medeiros, Business Solutions Manager, Enterprise Mobility
- Paul Williams, VP of Business Development, Honk for Help
- Roy Schnepper, President, Butler’s Collision
- Ryan Downs, Chief Strategy Officer, Crash Champions
- Sabrina Thring, Brand President, Collision Group, Driven Brands
- Scott Sampley, Vice President of the Replacement & Leisure Division, Enterprise Mobility
- Shirin Hezar, Account Vice President, Caliber Collision
- Steve Fardelos, Regional Sales Manager, Saint Gobain
- Tom Wolf, Director of Strategic Accounts, USCA, for PPG
There are several NABC® Board of Directors members who are seated based on their past service as Board Presidents/Chairs:
- George Avery, NABC President 2009/2010
- Stacy Bartnik, Industry Relations Manager, Transportation Technologies, Intertek, NABC President 2011/2012
- Clint Marlow, NABC Chairman
- Darren Huggins, NABC Chairman
- Scott Sampley, NABC Chairman
The NABC® Executive Committee elected new roles for several board members on the committee including:
- Tom Wolf – Chairman
- Ryan Downs – Vice-Chair of Industry Involvement
- James Glenn – Vice-Chair of Community Involvement
- Kristen Alexander – Secretary
- Sabrina Thring – Treasurer
- Gene Lopez – Director-at-Large
- Scott Sampley – Immediate Past Chairman
“We are excited to welcome Danny Soaib and John Eck to our NABC Board of Directors,” said Tom Wolf, Chairman of the National Auto Body Council® board. “We look forward to the addition of their experience and expertise to our volunteer board to continue to build positive awareness for our NABC® members and enhance our mission of giving back to those in need.”
ABOUT THE NATIONAL AUTO BODY COUNCIL®
The National Auto Body Council® is the premier organization of collision industry partners dedicated to strategic networking opportunities that positively change lives in the communities we serve. The collaborative membership of the National Auto Body Council® has gifted more than 3,750 vehicles and provided extrication opportunities for some 7,000 First Responders in communities around the country through NABC Recycled Rides®, NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) and the NABC® Community Impact program.
The NABC Changing and Saving Lives Foundation, a 501c3 organization, is committed to the goal of driving change for veterans, military members, first responders and families in need, while harnessing the power of the collective membership of the collision repair industry to positively impact communities where we live and work. As demand for NABC® programs like NABC Recycled Rides® and NABC F.R.E.E.™ grows, so do the needs for resources to manage these important programs. Being able to pursue grants, gifts and donations allows NABC to expand these programs to serve those in need and help communities where we live and work. For more information, visit www.NationalautoBodyCouncil.org.