John Helterbrand’s influence in collision repair is not built on ego, noise, or performative leadership. It is built on mentorship, consistency, humility, and the belief that people grow best when someone is willing to actually invest in them. As National Program Director for the Collision Engineering Career Alliance, John has helped shape educational pathways, support instructors, strengthen industry partnerships, and create opportunities for future technicians entering a field that desperately needs them. This Anchor feature explores what allyship looks like when it moves beyond slogans and becomes daily action. John speaks openly about the importance of treating women as capable…
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