Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSX: BYD) (NYSE: BGSI) announced the appointment of Steve Hoeft as Chief Operating Officer for its U.S. collision business and Zach Balthrop as Chief Commercial Officer, according to a press release.

Hoeft joins Boyd after nine years with Bridgestone Americas, where he served as President of the Commercial Truck Group since 2022. In that role, he oversaw operations across the U.S. and Canada, including a commercial network of approximately 4,000 locations. He previously held leadership positions at Brink's, Inc., Advance Auto Parts, and Corporate Express.

Balthrop has been with Boyd since 2024, leading the company's South Division. Prior to joining Boyd, he served as Chief Commercial Officer at FYX Fleet and Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Customer Experience at Pep Boys Auto Service and Tires. Cameron Dickson will replace Balthrop as Senior Vice President of Boyd's South Division.

As Chief Operating Officer, Hoeft will oversee U.S. Collision Operations, Mobile Solutions, Procurement, Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence, and Safety functions. Balthrop will manage sales, client performance, mergers and acquisitions, and marketing across business units in his new role.

"Steve Hoeft's extensive experience across a large commercial network of approximately 4,000 locations makes him the ideal leader to champion our operational strategy," said Brian Kaner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Group.

Boyd Group Services operates collision repair centers in Canada under the Boyd Autobody & Glass and Assured Automotive brands, and in the U.S. under the Gerber Collision & Glass brand. The company also operates auto glass retail locations and provides third-party administrator services.