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AMI And Babcox Media Announce 2013 BodyShop Business Magazine Scholarship Recipient

Mindy Johnson, office manager at Classic Auto Collision in Escanaba, Mich., receives $1,000 to attend NACE.

Counterman Staff
By Counterman Staff

AKRON, Ohio – The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) and Babcox Media Inc. have jointly announced that Mindy Johnson, office manager, Classic Auto Collision, Escanaba, Mich., is the recipient of this year’s BodyShop Business magazine scholarship.
 
AMI and Babcox present the scholarship annually to recognize management-oriented members of the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) collision division. The recipient receives $1,000 to be applied toward expenses to attend educational sessions and view the latest repair technologies and equipment during the 2013 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE), Oct. 16-18 in Las Vegas.
 
Johnson has worked in the collision industry for 11 years. She holds an associate’s degree in accounting and is currently completing the necessary requirements to earn her Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. When not working in the shop, she contributes her time to various community organizations.
 
“I’m honored and grateful to be selected for this great opportunity to continue my education and look forward to expanding my knowledge of the industry through the educational sessions and networking events offered at NACE,” said Johnson.

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