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ARA is proud to announce that Board member Jason Cross was recognized on the 2021 Industry Influencers List published by U.K. publication Autobody Professionals Club Limited (ABP). Cross, Client Relationship Director for Synetiq, was one of only 15 suppliers to achieve the distinction. “On behalf of the ARA membership and staff, I am delighted to congratulate Jason on this honor,” said ARA Executive Director, Sandy Blalock. “Jason has been an active Association volunteer for many years and currently serves on the ARA Board of Directors. We are pleased that his peers in the U.K. have recognized the many attributes and experience that Jason brings to the table.” The annual ABP Industry Influencers List is comprised of individuals selected by the organization as “having the greatest influence on our industry and are recognized by the body shops as having an effect – direct or indirect – on their business.” ABP represents over 2,500 members, including body shops, automobile manufacturers, insurers, suppliers, and distributors. “As a long-time member of the ABP Club I am honored to be included in this year’s ABP 2021 Bodyshop Industry Influencers List,” said Cross. “I have been fortunate enough to attend almost every ARA convention in the last 10 years and what I have learned from fellow global industry colleagues (and now friends) during those trips has been invaluable.”