Board of Directors
President
Andlee Phengphachanh
Conklin Cars - Salina
Andlee started o at an entry level detail position in 2013, but did not know
that over 10 years later he would transition into managing the Conklin Body
Shop in Salina. During the transition he has been the parts manager, an
estimator and a repair planner.
What Andlee loves about the collision industry is that it is always evolving, it
is never repetitive or stagnant. In the collision industry there is never a dull
moment, whether it be from a Kansas storm rolling through or new vehicles
coming out. There is always something to learn as every car and situation is
di erent.
Andlee moved to Salina in 2004 from Seattle and hasn’t looked back. Andlee
is happily married with two sons and a daughter. In his spare time he loves
attending his children’s sporting events. He also enjoys attending his local
SCCA auto cross events
Andlee might not have been in the industry as long as some, but he has
learned a lot from individuals in the field and by attending seminars. He would
like to give back to the Body Shop community as we are all trying to have safe
and proper repairs while creating positive customer experiences.
Vice President
Steve Urban
Lewis Chevrolet Collision Center
I graduated from Salina Area Technical School (Auto Body) in 1983 and worked as a combo tech for several years before I began my career as a body shop manager in 1990. In 1999, I went to work at what is now Hays Chevrolet Collision Center as the body shop manager and am still there today. Since graduation from Vo-Tech, I have been and currently am I-CAR and ASE certified. I live in Hays with my wife of 35 years, Brenda, and we have 3 adult children. My wife and I love to travel, and I enjoy restoring classic cars in my free time. Regarding the collision industry, I have done my best to remain involved and be a forward thinking type of person. I have seen many people come and go in this industry, many of them left because, as we all know, life in the body shop business has become more and more complicated and many have just said “I’m done.” I just turned 59 years old and feel that I still have many years left to work in this industry.
Secretary
Sabina Patterson
Pirrello Collision
Sabina has been in the collision industry in 2011. Her career started with accounting and mechanical service advising, which then progressed to collision estimating and shop management. She now works for Pirrello Collision in Lenexa, and as a former KABA board member, she would very much like the opportunity to be an advocate for the collision industry again. In her free time, she enjoys everything from wrenching on cars and home remodeling, to gardening and reading a good book.
Treasurer
Robert McCoy
Mel Hambelton Ford
Sales rep for wholesale distribution for over 27 years. Married with 3 children and 5 grandchildren! Born in Nuremberg Germany to a Military Family and have called Wichita home for 29 years. Volunteer with Sedgwick county elections and Human kind and Toastmaster President of local chapter from 1998 to 2000.
Immediate Past President
Joe Warren
JW Consulting
In 1995, Joe started in the automotive industry and was encouraged by the owner of that business to expand and explore other areas of transportation in Kansas City. This led to the aviation field where Joe attained his pilot’s license, while still acquiring more knowledge and skills in the automotive industry. He was able to gain more experience in the automotive industry while managing two collision centers. His desire and vision, with much prayer, led to the launching of JW Consulting in 2012, a paintless dent repair company. Beginning in 2019, they rebranded and moved into their new storefront location on the West side of Shawnee, Kansas with their corporate base in Olathe, Kansas. His licensed and insured technicians bring over twenty-seven years of expertise and experience in this industry. It is Joe's privilege to serve on the KABA Board to continue to see this industry achieve and accelerate for years to come.
Board Member
Josh Babson
Kansas Kustoms
Josh grew up in the automotive industry, working alongside his family in collision repair, mechanical services, auto salvage, and 24 hour towing. He painted his first customer project at age eight and was refinishing complete vehicles by age fourteen.
A 2002 Wyo-tech Graduate in Auto Collision Repair, Refinishing, and Street Rod Fabrication, Josh founded Kansas Kustoms and has serviced customers throughout Kansas and the Midwest for more than two decades. He holds ASE, PPG Refinishing, and I-Car certifications and brings over 30 years of hands-on industry experience.
Outside of work, Josh enjoys restoring classic vehicles, building custom street rods, and riding motorcycles with family and friends.
Board Member
Chris Dacus
Dacus Auto Body & Collision Repair
Chris graduated from Canton-Galva High School and earned his degree in Collision Refinishing Technology and Management from WyoTech in Wyoming in 2007. In 2014, Chris and Kena started their shop in McPherson and in 2025 purchased their second location in Salina, KS. A perfectionist by nature, Chris takes great pride in delivering high-quality automotive repairs.
Board Member
Jeff McCoy
Eddy's Body Shop
Personable, punctual and responsible are just a few words to describe Jeff. Jeff is a Wichita native living with his wife, 19-year-old daughter, two dogs named Shooter and Gracie and a cat named Oscar. Jeff graduated from Wichita State University with a Bachelors in Business. When not at the body shop, you can find Jeff reading or playing golf at Reflection Ridge golf course. Jeff believes that having a positive attitude is the best way to start the day but hopes bowl cuts never come back in style.
Board Member
James Rodis
OEM Calibration
James “Spike” Rodis has been “living body shop” pretty much his entire life. Growing
up between Terrell Texas and Omaha Nebraska as a young boy and eventually moving
permanently to Omaha in the fourth grade where his parents owned and operated a
Body Shop. This year, 2025, is Spike’s 38th year working in the collision industry. The
last 18 years have been with the Woodhouse Auto Family, home to 29 locations
providing sales and service of 23 brands and 3 collision centers, as well as OEM
Calibration, one of the first all OEM calibration companies that started in 2014. Spike
has been in a management position with Woodhouse for the past 11 years, with the last
5 of those and currently as the Process, Procedure, and Training Manger. Spike thrives
in a leadership position and brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to his
team and anyone else in the industry he associates with. If you know Spike you already
know he has never met a stranger and is quick and willing to talk body shop with
anyone that has an ear for it.
Spike is happily married with three beautiful daughters and four grandchildren, all girls.
When not working or spending quality time with his family, Spike enjoys music; playing
and listening.
Board Member
Brody Simpson
Body Shop Near Me
Brody Simpson has spent thirty-two years in the collision repair industry, growing from a teenager sweeping shop floors to a respected leader, mentor, and co-founder of his own collision repair venture. At 46, he brings a rare combination of deep technical experience, proven operational leadership, and an unwavering commitment to OEM-correct, safety-first repairs. In November 2025, Brody left his role as Collision Center Director at Randy Curnow Buick GMC to join his partners in launching Body Shop Near Me, LLC—an independent collision repair company built on everything he has learned over three decades in the trade. Brody’s career began at age 14, working after school and on weekends in a body shop. Those early days were spent doing whatever the shop needed—cleaning, teardown, reassembly, and assisting experienced technicians. That hands-on education gave him a ground-level understanding of how vehicles are constructed and how proper repairs are performed. It also instilled a work ethic and respect for craftsmanship that have shaped every step of his career. At 19, he took the leap into ownership and opened his first body shop in Fort Scott, Kansas. For five years, he learned what it really means to run a collision business: managing technicians, working with insurance companies, earning customer trust, and balancing quality with cycle time and profitability. That experience as a young owner taught him to see the shop as a complete system—from front office to frame rack—and gave him a practical foundation in leadership, operations, and customer service.
Board Member
Tim Wolf
AkzoNobel Coatings
I've been in the Collision industry since 1986. I started working in the warehouse of my family's jobber store while I was in high school putting up freight and sweeping floors. After graduation I went to work full time in the store doing counter sales, inventory control, outside sales, and eventually becoming the GM until a decision was reached to sell the company after my father's passing. During that time I served as the Contest Chairman for Skills USA Kansas for several year and volunteered for 5 years on the Skills USA National Technical Committee. I accepted a position with AkzoNobel in October of 2021 and began my second career in PBE distribution. I cover the bulk of Kansas as well as the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles. I firmly believe in the KABA mission and would be honored to champion the mission in any way needed.
Executive Director
Tony Adams
Kansas Auto Body Association
Tony serves as Executive Director of the Kansas Auto Body Association, where he is focused on strengthening the organization’s impact through member engagement, industry advocacy, and leadership development. With more than 35 years of experience in the collision repair industry, Tony brings a practical, real-world perspective to the challenges facing today’s repairers.
A former shop owner and operator, he has worked closely with businesses across the industry to improve performance, elevate standards, and support long-term sustainability. As a founding board member of the association, Tony is committed to advancing its mission and ensuring it remains a strong, unified voice for collision repair professionals throughout Kansas.
Member in Memoriam
Jason Findley
Findley Auto and Body
Jason was born into the business. His father, John, started Findley Automotive in 1972 and his Uncle Robert, started Findley Body Repair in 1975. The two shops were located right next to each other in Fort Scott, KS. While growing up he helped alongside both of them to learn their tricks & trades and later attended PDR school. In 2019, the shops were merged into a new building located directly between the originals. It is now known as Findley Auto & Body, owned by Jason and his wife, Adina. Together they want to create a better new aged business for the small town they enjoy raising their family in.
