Leadership
Leadership
Our experienced leadership team has the strategic vision and operational expertise to acquire collision repair shops and grow their regional presence. But we know that the true strength of a business comes from its people on the ground. When you partner with American Collision Holdings, you’re joining a team that will help your employees learn, excel, and share in the success as we expand your trusted brand.
Jeff Thompson
CEO & Founder
Jeff Thompson began his career in 1990 in the automotive refinish sector of the automotive aftermarket industry. In 2008, Mr. Thompson became a Director of Operations with Caliber Collision, where he spent nearly 10 years enhancing operational strategies that led to increased profitability and market share. In 2018, Jeff founded FT Collision Consulting, where he has advised on numerous mergers and acquisitions in the automotive industry through which he has increased company value. His expertise is in providing creative corporate infrastructure solutions, identifying profitable acquisitions, and implementing growth platforms. He has extensive relationships with insurance carriers, repair facility operators, and suppliers across the automotive industry.
Robert Lott
Chief General Council
Robert Lott is Co-Founder, General Counsel and VP of Corporate Development at VQ Research Inc. He formerly served as General Counsel of Blackbox Accelerator, a Silicon Valley startup accelerator with partnerships with Draper University, Google Ventures and Samsung Ventures. Prior to Blackbox Accelerator, Robert gained experience as In-House Counsel and Director of Business Development.
Advisors
Steve Widen
Advisor
- VP Business Development for North America and Canada National for Certified Collision Group
- 17+ years in Sales & Marketing of automotive paints & Coatings
- Former MSO/Strategic Partnership Manager for AkzoNobel North America
- Expertise in partnering with customers
- Board of Directors (B.O.D.) member at Custom One
Ready to Grow Your Collision Repair Business?
Partnering with our team means gaining the resources and expertise to expand your trusted local brand while rewarding dedicated employees. don’t wait to get started!