The Certified Automotive Parts Association, a nonprofit organization responsible for setting standards for aftermarket crash parts, announced on Aug. 25 that it has elected two new members to its board of directors. The additions include Scott Simpson from Caliber Collision and Taylor Davis from GEICO.
CAPA develops the certification criteria that determine which replacement parts qualify for the organization's seal. Insurance companies utilize this certification when specifying non-original equipment manufacturer parts in repair estimates. The board structure includes 18 seats, with nine allocated to insurers, four to collision repairers, and two to parts distributors. This composition provides direct representation for carriers and repair shops in the evolution of industry standards.
Gerry Poirier, the current board chair from Vector Squared, welcomed the new members. "CAPA is pleased to welcome Scott and Taylor to the Board," Poirier said. "Their leadership experience and industry perspectives will be valuable as CAPA continues its mission to support quality and confidence across the collision repair industry."
The board represents a range of stakeholders, including distributors, insurers, collision repairers, manufacturers, consumers, and quality experts. In addition to the board, the organization maintains a separate Technical Committee that reviews and approves the certification standards.
The full board roster now includes representatives from major insurance carriers such as Nationwide Mutual, Allstate, Farmers, Liberty Mutual, Progressive, State Farm, Travelers, and USAA, alongside collision repair entities like Classic Collision, Crash Champions, and Gerber Collision & Glass. Other members include representatives from LKQ Corporation, Parts Authority, The Center for Auto Safety, and Intertek.