automotiveMastermind, the trusted data and technology provider in the automotive industry, promoted Aaron Baldwin from chief product officer to CEO.

Performance Brokerage Services is excited to welcome Jimmy Robinson as a Partner in our Southeast Office.

AISIN Drivetrain, Inc. (ADI) has promoted Joe Neuman to president and to executive vice president and officer of Administration. A 10-year veteran of ADI, Neuman has steadily advanced within management and executive ranks in Quality and Engineering.

Whitney Fritz was promoted to vice president, Plant 1, AISIN USA Manufacturing, where she began her career in 2013. 

Autonomous vehicle pioneer David Hall has launched Hall Lidar Inc. (HLi), a new venture based in Bozeman, Montana.

I-CAR is proud to welcome Kyle G. Thompson as CEO & President. With 31 years in the collision repair industry and a proven track record across insurers and repair facilities, Kyle brings seasoned leadership and deep industry insight.

Automotive As vice president of AISIN World Corp. of America (AWA) Sales & Marketing, John Fontes oversees the interface between AWA and AISIN’s North American plants to meet quality, delivery and customer satisfaction standards.

ISIN World Corp. of America (AWA) has promoted Kazumi Hase to vice president, Finance & Corporate Planning Department, and appointed Eyram Adadevoh to Corporate Counsel—Contracts, Legal Affairs Department.

The Kiefer Foundation has appointed Melissa Hamrick as its new Executive Director.

AISIN Corporation has named Dwayne Bates and René Ocegueda as president and vice president of AISIN Aftermarket & Service of America, Inc. (AASA), respectively.