Auto Body Association of Texas

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So proud of our board member Chuck Baldridge! What an accomplishment!!

Winning TOYOTA's Collision Center of the Year once is impressive — winning it back-to-back after inheriting a program in disarray is a different story entirely.

Manager Chuck Baldridge didn't just fix processes at Mike Calvert Toyota's Houston shop — he rebuilt the culture and financial model from the ground up.

What's the hardest part of turning around a shop that's already certified but underperforming?

Full story: https://ow.ly/Ky2650YLlhU

🔥 Don't miss the ABAT S***t Shoot on April 9th! Grab your gear and join the fun! 🎯 ***tShoot

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MIKE ANDERSON IN THE HOUSE!
Houston chapter meeting has a packed house this AM!

Register NOW or you might miss out on Mike Anderson!!

The Auto Body Association of Texas is hosting a full-day, hands-on training for shop owners, managers, and operators who want to get the most out of CCC Intelligent Solutions.

Learn everything from estimating and repair tracking to parts management, invoicing, and customer communication—tips and tricks to save time and boost profits!

📅 March 5, 2026 | 9 AM – 4 PM
📍 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Houston, TX
💲 FREE for ABAT Members | $55 Non-Members

We are excited to share that ABAT's Executive Director, Jill Tuggle, will be speaking at the 7th Annual Positivity Summit on February 6, 2026!

This year’s theme is Evolve: The Power of Positive Disruption and it’s all about how collision repair leaders are adapting, improving, and staying ahead in a changing industry.

💻 Online + FREE to attend
🕘 9 AM–4 PM CST (come and go as you’re able)

👉 Register here: https://collisionsummit.com

in September at the Texas Auto Body Trade Show the ABAT board voted to add Chuck Baldridge to the ABAT Board of Directors! Join us in welcoming Chuck to the team!

UPDATE 1/12/26 THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 20, 2026. MORE INFO TO FOLLOW.
This “Meet the Regulator” event is a rare chance for body shops to speak directly with the Texas Insurance Commissioner and TDI leadership. For too long, regulators have only seen the claims process from the insurance side.
Show up, speak up, and help shape the future of our industry.

Drop your goals for this year in the comments!