The man who has overseen almost ten thousand repair shops across the globe reach new heights in industry training with Gold Class accreditation has decided to relinquish the reins of the organisation.
I-CAR CEO and President, John Van Alstyne. plans to retire at the end of 2025 after 15 years in the position, According to an I-CAR press release,
I-CAR’s chairman of the board, Jim Guthrie highlighted the Van Alstyne’s legacy at I-CAR.
“On behalf of the board, I would like to thank John for his extraordinarily positive and lasting impact on I-CAR, its customers, and its employees,” Guthrie says.
“Under John’s leadership, I-CAR has gone through a period of unprecedented growth and transformation, and he has created a collaborative culture that has led to I-CAR receiving national Top Workplace designation the past two years.”
Guthrie went on to praise Van Alstyne for a focus on talent development and the delivery of educational programming, technical information, and services to the industry.
Guthrie said Van Alstyne’s work has positioned I-CAR for continued success.
“We are grateful for John’s significant contributions and look forward to working with him through the upcoming CEO and president selection and transition process,” Guthrie says.
Under Van Alstyne’s leadership I-CAR reinvested US$46 million into the industry, including the opening of a new technical centre in the Chicagoland area, the release says. The centre focuses on advanced training, research, and development. The programs are aimed at improving industry-critical technician shortages.
I-CAR also has seen significant growth in shops achieving I-CAR Gold Class since Van Alstyne started in his role in 2010, the release says. Shops nearly quadrupled to 9,295 by the end of 2023.
“I-CAR’s success under his tenure has created tremendous value for all industry stakeholders and in turn, has helped to ensure the safety of millions of consumers,” the release says.
An I-CAR Selection Committee will focus on hiring a successor to replace Van Alstyne, the release says.