David Brunori, executive vice president/GM of Matrix System Automotive Finishes and Collision Repair Education Foundation Board of Trustees member, helped to arrange the donation of $11,000 in equipment to the collision program at Oakland Schools Tech Southwest Campus in Wixom, Mich., and also personally donated $5,000 to the foundation.
Like this article? Sign up to receive our weekly news blasts here.The $11,000 equipment and supplies provided to the school’s collision program included several industry organizations. Dedoes Industries has donated a paint mixing machine system, various cabinets, and additional painting supplies. Matrix Systems supplied all the automotive refinish paint to the school and The CRC Line, Inc. donated masking paper, plastic sheeting, and mixing cups.
Brunori’s personal donation of $5,000 will help purchase requested tools, equipment, and supplies to a Michigan school that applied for the Education Foundation’s 2012 Ultimate Collision Education Makeover school grant and assist with the organization’s Collision Repair Education Campaign general operating fund.
Oakland Schools Tech Southwest Campus (Wixom, MI) Collision Instructor David Hollinger noted, “We have been very lucky to receive these donations. In times where there is very little money available for our collision program, it is great to know that there are companies that can help.”
David Brunori added, “It is amazing to me how a few gallons of paint can make a huge difference to a group of teachers and students. Technical campuses around the United States are in desperate need of corporate and personal donations to ensure our industry continues to educate the next generation of technicians. One could say it is our corporate responsibility to get involved. I knew immediately our donations were deeply appreciated just by the looks on the kids’ faces. It is a great feeling to know you made a difference.”
Industry members and companies interested in supporting secondary and post-secondary school’s collision programs through monetary and/or in-kind product donations should contact Collision Repair Education Foundation Director of Development, Brandon Eckenrode at Brandon.Eckenrode@ed- foundation.org or 847-463-5244.
