ABRA's Rick Assumes Sales and C.E. Position in Wisconsin

MINNEAPOLIS--Oct. 2, 20045, 2004--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national damaged vehicle repair company located in Minneapolis, announced today the appointment of Robert Rick as Regional Vice President of Sales and Continuing Education for their Wisconsin market. Within this position, Rick will direct and develop a sales team to build business relationships with ABRA's customers, insurance partners, and dealerships, as well as develop and teach Continuing Education for internal and external partners.

Rick joined ABRA in 1996 as Vice President of Human Resources, and was named Vice President of Training in 1998, the position he maintained until his recent transfer to ABRA-Wisconsin. During his tenure at ABRA, Rick developed a national Continuing Education program and expanded ABRA's internal training program. He also served as a guest speaker for many industry-related events, including the annual NADA convention.

"I am extremely excited to join the ABRA-Wisconsin team where I can use my sales, marketing and teaching skills", stated Rick. "I enjoyed being part of the corporate team at ABRA for eight years, and now look forward to many more years working with our team members at the market level."

Before joining ABRA, Rick was an automotive trainer and consultant for all major auto manufacturers, specializing in sales, leasing and fixed operations. Rick earned a two-year automotive degree and a four-year business management degree from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. He, his wife and two sons have relocated to Cedarburg, Wisconsin.

ABRA Auto Body & Glass is a national damaged vehicle repair company specializing in collision repair, paintless dent removal, and auto glass repair and replacement. Started with one repair center in 1984, they have grown to eighty-nine facilities in ten states. Their plans for accelerated national growth over the next several years include acquiring existing facilities and building new locations.