On the Cover: People Over Process: Leadership Without the Power Trip

by Jannifer Stimmel-WatkinsACCESS-Public Preview, Articles, Cover Feature, Current Issue, Issue - Summer 2026Posted on No Comments

Leadership in collision repair is getting a long-overdue repair plan, and spoiler alert: yelling louder is not a management strategy. This cover feature digs into what happens when shops stop confusing authority with leadership and start building cultures rooted in trust, communication, mentorship, flexibility and actual human decency. Through Dawn Engel, Drew Bryant and Amber Alley, the article explores why people-first leadership is not soft, trendy or decorative. It is the operating system behind stronger teams, better retention and shops that are finally willing to flip the old table.

Welcome Back, Collision DisruptHER!

by Chasidy Rae SiskACCESS-Public Preview, Articles, Current Issue, Issue - Summer 2026, Welcome LetterPosted on No Comments

Welcome back, Collision DisruptHER. This issue starts with a blueprint, not just for a vehicle, but for the future of collision repair. Chas and Janna challenge readers to stop waiting for permission, stop accepting outdated structures, and start building the culture this industry actually needs. From leadership to mentorship to bold career moves, this opening letter sets the tone for an issue centered on intentional change, stronger teams, and the women already redesigning the frame of the industry.