Industry Advisory Council
Peter McMahon – Chairman 
Car Craft Group
Peter started in the industry at 18 years old at a Ford Dealer in Adelaide working in the parts department before moving into the Dealership’s body shop at 20 years old. From there I have had a passion for the collision repair industry ever since. After a brief period back in parts managing the dealer branch, I was offered a position in a body shop as the estimator/ manager before moving into the advocacy space for the industry with MTA and a stint as the chair of the Industry Code of Conduct.
I have been a long time supporter of training in the industry and during my time at the MTA increasing the numbers attending I-CAR training to record numbers in South Australia, before being offered the position at Car Craft’s Head Office in Perth where the training is a big focus for our body shops and their staff.
Dominic Mazzeo
B&A Motor Body Repairs
Dominic Mazzeo grew up immersed within a family-owned body shop, his enthusiasm to learn meant he was often referred to as his father’s shadow. He completed his panel beating apprenticeship in 1999 and spent the next decade working hands-on in the workshop before transitioning into estimating and management roles, guided by mentorship from experienced family members.
Over the years, Dominic has continued to build on his technical and leadership capabilities, earning a Diploma in Frontline Business Management and completing extensive manufacturer-based training. He holds I-CAR Platinum certification, structural aluminium welding certification, and has collaborated with manufacturer engineering and styling departments on vehicle repairability and design. His deep industry knowledge and practical experience makes him a respected contributor to automotive repair excellence.
James Green
BASF
Jim Green is the Asia Pacific training Manager for BASF Coatings, where he overseas managers all training offer for BASF internal and customer base for BASF Automotive paint Brand. From humble beginnings as an apprentice Spray Painter Jim has worked in various roles including Vehicle Painter, body shop foreman, Field Technician (BASF), National Trainer (BASF )and currently sits in the Asia Pacific management role. With over 30 years within the industry, Jim has passion to keep up to date with latest training and processes as well as giving back to an industry that has given so much to him.
David Wilkes
IAG
David has an extensive knowledge of the Smash Repair and Insurance Industry, spending over 30 years working in many different area’s in the motor repair industry and claims and assessing departments to a point where I am a subject matter expert in these areas.
I have extensive experience in people leadership and have championed and lead many change initiatives in difficult environments. My focus is to look for opportunities within a business, plan and enact change, where required, for the betterment of all parties concerned – People, Business Partners, political landscape and for the organisation. I have a track record of someone that builds strong relationships and delivers on tasks and promises to assist with the improvement and growth of the organisation.
Mike Killen
Killen’s Smash Repairs
Michael Killen has been a part of the family owned & operated Killen’s Smash Repairs since 1984 , leaving school to commence a Panel Beating Apprenticeship. The business was started in 1970 by Michael’s Parents, today it continues as a 3rd Generation business and employs 16 people including Michael’s son.
He has always had a passion for the Industry and especially the Trades profile in the broader community, he has worked hard in many different roles to promote the trade as a highly skilled and satisfying career path for those involved.
Michael has personally completed over 40 I-Car Australia post trade courses and been a Platinum Certified Technician since 2015.
Killen’s Smash Repairs has been a Gold Class facility since 2018 and carries a number of O.E.M Certifications. Michael brings to the I-Car Industry Advisory Council a viewpoint from Rural & Regional Repairers that can sometimes be lost when Industry is considered.
Darren Myers
Len Hollis Repair Facility
When starting my career, I begun as an apprentice in panel beating. Here, I built my skills up to be a tradesman then moving into a more management role of quoting, assessing and managing the workshop. I then realised I was running the business and could do this for myself. It was after this that I purchased my business located in Sydney Mortlake in 2007; from here I gave the business a complete make over. Len Hollis expanded which saw a purchase of a second factory allowing for major renovations, bringing the facility into the 21st century. My purpose was to make a point of difference within the industry. My point of difference being a focus on presentation, training and technology.
My values and beliefs aligned with I-CAR and I begun their training and education for my staff and myself in 2009 to ensure repairs were kept safe and procedures were heard to. In August 2014 Len Hollis became the first repair center in Sydney to become accredited to be an I-CAR Gold Class repair facility. It was then in 2015 I was elected to sit on the board of I-CAR. Being on the council has further allowed me to explore my passion for training and technology with the industry and see the progress of trained technicians unfold. In June 2019 I joined the Car Craft Group and in August 2020 I was proud to be appointed the chairman of the Car Craft Group for New South Wales.