
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada has elected three new directors and named its new chair for the upcoming year.
The changes to its executive committee were confirmed following its annual general meeting, held virtually on April 16.
The newly elected directors will serve on the AIA Canada Board of Directors for the 2026 to 2029 term. They are:
- Daryll O’Keefe, vice‑president, North American strategic business development at Fix Network, with more than 30 years of experience in the auto care industry.
- Sabrina Thring, brand president of Driven Brands Collision Group, overseeing more than 1,080 locations across North America.
- Bryan Elwin, chief financial officer of Mr. Lube + Tires, responsible for financial strategy across more than 190 locations nationwide.
AIA Canada also announced updates to its executive committee, with the following appointments:
- Chair: Jason Herle, chief executive officer, Fountain Tire
- Immediate past chair: Tony Kuczynski, president and CEO, Mister Transmission
- First vice‑chair: Chris Kinghorn, vice‑president, strategy and growth, UAP Inc.
- Second vice‑chair: Costa Haitas, president, Auto Service Group
Check out the March issue of Jobber News for a full profile on Herle. The association thanked outgoing directors Ryan Bruno, Craig Jalbert, Jasna Smiljcic, Micheline Davies, Michael O’Callaghan and Pamela Lee for their time. Remaining board members will continue their current terms as approved at the previous





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