Building a company takes a great deal of passion and hard work. Sterling is fortunate to have assembled an energetic and dynamic team of leaders focused on revolutionizing the collision repair industry.

Allan Robinson, President: As President of Sterling Autobody, Allan is responsible for overseeing Sterling’s network of more than 60 stores nation-wide. He brings to Sterling over 20 years of superior leadership and insurance claim handling expertise. Allan began his career with Allstate Insurance Company in 1984, and held various claim assignments in casualty, auto and Allstate’s Special Investigation Unit. Prior to joining Sterling, he served as Claim Field Director for the Midwest Service Area. Allan holds a bachelor’s degree from The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va. He earned a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter certification --a premier designation for the property and casualty insurance industry-- and has consistently received Allstate’s top awards for exceptional professional leadership.

John Donohue, Vice President, Information Technology: John has a long history of software development, strategic planning and resource allocation for rapidly growing organizations. He began his career at the John Hancock Insurance Company as a programmer and project manager. At Dunkin' Donuts he held positions as Manager of Systems and Programming and Corporate Planning Manager. Before coming to Sterling, he served as a Senior Information Technology Manager at Digital Equipment Corporation. John is a graduate of Holy Cross College and received an MBA from Boston University.

Tony Giannola, Vice President, Finance & Administration: Tony began his career with Allstate Insurance Company in 1982 and held various financial analyst positions in the company’s home office and field locations. His progressive leadership assignments include Controller of Allstate’s Commercial Insurance Division, Controller of Deerbrook Insurance Company, and Director of Finance & Planning for Encompass Insurance Company. Tony joined Sterling Autobody in 2005. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Tony holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Marketing from the University of Illinois - Chicago and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from the University of Illinois - Champaign.

Mike Nuxoll, Vice President, Human Resources: Mike has served the auto insurance industry for over 20 years. He began his career with Allstate Insurance Company as a Claim Adjuster, and was later promoted to Sr. Market Claim Manager of the Chicagoland area. Mike also has an extensive background in Human Resources, working as an HR Division Manager in Seattle and HR Staff Manager for the Allstate National Recruiting Team. His commitment to attracting, developing and retaining key human talent provides a strong foundation for Sterling Autobody’s Human Resources efforts. Mike is a graduate of University of Washington with a BS in Economics.

Bob Benjamin, Vice President of Operations, Eastern Territory: Responsible for over 30 Sterling stores in the Northeast, Florida, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states, Bob brings a wealth of leadership experience to his position. Prior to joining Sterling Autobody in 2001, Bob managed manufacturing operations for Tyco International, Biersdorf International and the Ensign-Bickford Company. As a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, he completed his most recent tour of duty in 2006. Bob is a graduate of Western Illinois University. He also holds a Masters degree in Business Administration from Vanderbilt University and is currently enrolled in the US Army’s War College Distance Education program where he is competing for an advanced degree in Strategic Leadership. Bob has also earned his I-CAR Platinum Certification.

Russ Slocum, Vice President of Operations, Western Territory: Responsible for over 30 Sterling stores in the Midwest, Southwest and Texas, Russ brings to Sterling over 15 years experience in insurance claim handling and leadership. Russ joined Sterling Autobody in 2002 to assist with developing Sterling’s operation in the Western U.S. Prior to joining Sterling, Russ was with Lindsey Morden Claim Services. He began his career there as a multi-line claim adjuster and progressed to Vice President of U.S. Claim Operations. In addition to his corporate experience, Russ is a Commander in the United States Naval Reserve and is assigned to the Naval Special Warfare Command in Coronado, California. Russ has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Southern Illinois University, and has earned the I-CAR Platinum Certification. He has served on the Board of Directors for Paragon Training Partners and was a member of the Colorado, Rocky Mountain and New Mexico Claims Associations.

Tim Swift, Vice President, Field Support: Tim joined Sterling Autobody in 2000 and served as Regional Director for South Texas and the Midwest markets. In 2006, Tim assumed leadership of Sterling’s procurement, training and process development functions. With over 20 years of leadership and training experience, Tim has specialized training in Six Sigma Black Belt, is a Certified Trainer in Continuous Process Improvement and holds a Certificate of Training in Lean Manufacturing Concepts and Implementation. Tim is a U.S. Air Force Veteran and prior to joining Sterling Autobody, worked with Goodrich Aerospace in a variety of positions including Sales Manager for Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East and South America, Business Manager for the Miami Service Center, and Director of Operations – Castleberry Instruments and Avionics. Tim holds a BS in Management from the University of Maryland and an Associate’s Degree in Electronics.

Sharon Mazanec, Vice President, Sales and Marketing: Sharon brings to Sterling over 20 years experience in the autobody repair industry. Her early career in estimating and appraising led to a position as Collision Repair Center Operations Manager overseeing 10 locations for Allen Samuels Enterprises. She progressed to a General Manager/ Dealer Principal position leading the Angelton, TX automobile dealership. Sharon joined Sterling in 2002 as Regional Director for North Texas and later California. From there she was promoted to lead the sales, marketing and communication efforts of Sterling Autobody. Sharon chaired the Auto Collision & Management Advisory Committee for Texas State Technical College and is currently an Advisory Member. She has completed a number auto repair training programs including Son’s and Daughter’s Dealer Academy at Chrysler World Training Center in Troy, Mi. Sharon attended McLennan Community College and has earned the I-CAR Platinum designation.

Sterling’s leadership team is supported by a team of nearly 1,200 talented individuals. These individuals often work above and beyond what is expected of them, and they always find a way to make the Sterling experience special for every customer that walks through the door.