The Caliber family of automotive repair and service brands, including Caliber Collision and Caliber Auto Glass, has appointed Shawn Hezar, its current chief client officer, to the new position of chief corporate development officer. In his new role, Shawn will be responsible for evaluating opportunistic acquisitions, supporting Caliber’s efforts to diversify its offerings, and building strategic partnerships.

Hezar brings 39 years of experience in the automotive collision industry to his new role, including a decade with Caliber, where his efforts have significantly contributed to Caliber’s unprecedented growth. As chief corporate development officer, he will focus on business opportunities that will create new possibilities for Caliber teammates and support the company’s vision of improving the automotive service experience.

Under his leadership as chief client officer, Hezar has helped Caliber maintain excellent and growing client relationships while ensuring the company anticipates industry trends and fortifies its capabilities to provide practical solutions to meet customers’ needs. Hezar is also a graduate of UCLA’s Anderson School for Executive Management and serves on several advisory boards.

“Through my tenure at Caliber, I have continued to be impressed with our teammates and the opportunities ahead for our business and the automotive repair industry,” said Shawn. “I am more excited now than ever about this incredible opportunity to expand Caliber’s offerings and look forward to leveraging my extensive expertise to help take Caliber through our next stage of growth.”

Founded in 1997, the Caliber portfolio of brands has grown to more than 1,800 centers nationwide.