Estimating in Collision Repair (click to learn more)
2025-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Mid-Del Technology Center, 1621 Maple Dr, Midwest City, OK, 73110, United States
Join us to discuss estimating in collision repair. Tips, tricks, helpers, answers, and general open discussion. This will be a great class for techs, service writers, customer service, and more, especially those new to the auto body industry. Dinner will be provided and this OKABA event is open to all. PLEASE RSVP using the contact form.

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OKABA 2025 Trade Show OKC
2025-02-07 - 2025-02-08 | OKC Convention Center, 100 Mick Cornett Dr, Oklahoma City, OK, 73044, United States
Year of the Vendor
Get ready for 2 DAYS of products, speakers, industry networking, prizes and so much more!!!!!
We are excited to welcome you to OKABA Trade Show February 7 & 8 2025. This show is all about the Presentations and our Vendors. Registration for the Friday night vendor social, Comedy Night, Continental Breakfast, Break out Sessions and Lunch (is all included ) for $45.00 per person before 01/26/2025.
If register after 01/26/2025 Registration is $75.00 per person.
The Trade show Floor is Free
We will have our Vendor Social Event Friday night starting @6pm til 8pm and then starting our Comedy show @8:30 to all in attendance.
Come drive a Nascar Racing simulator. Race to win 2 tickets to a Nascar Series Race, Fastest Lap Wins!! Don’t miss out on this exciting experience!
Tentative List of Speakers for this Show and Time slots
Register for the BreakOut Sessions (9am -10:30am and 10:40am-12:45pm) when you register. 50 People max per room.
Speakers:
Richie Seaberry- SCRS Employee Benefits Package- Why Benefits Matter!
Kena Dacus- Dacus Body Shop- How to Catch Talent and Keep It
Josh Dorris- Collision Safety Consultants- Educating the Consumers
Daniel Burkholder- Body Shop Marketing
Rick Selover-Presenting on Mindset
Jerry Gastineau-Director of Database Development Mitchell International
Tech Training Classes:
Training 1- 8:00 AM Collision Training Institute- Collision Crucible: Researching for Profit
Training 2- 10:00 AM (I-Car Norton Class) Shop Material Consumption and Management
Full Itinerary
Thursday vendor trade show set-up 10:00am – 5:00 Ground level 1, Exhibit Hall C
Friday vendor trade show set-up 7:00am – 4:00pm
Comedy Show 8:30pm, Cash Bar 6:00pm – 8:00pm
*Social Event, Light Appetizers,
Saturday
*Continental Breakfast 8:00 – 9:00 am & Grab & Go Lunch 12:00 – 1:00pm
Trade Floor 10:00am – 3:00pm
*Breakout Sessions Upstairs, 2nd Floor, Rooms 208A, 208B, 209A, 209B
9-10:30
Option 1 Daniel Burkholder – Body Shop Marketing
Option 2 Richie Seaberry – SCRS Employee Benefits
Option 3 Rick Selover – Understanding the Power of mind set
10:40-12:45
Option 1 Kena Dacus – How to catch talent and keep it
Option 2 Josh Dorris – Educating the Consumer
Option 3 Jerry Gastineau – Mitchell and AI Estimating
*Tech I-Car Classes 2nd Floor, Rooms 208A, 208B, 209A, 209B
8:00am Collision Training Institute- Collision Crucible: Researching for Profit
10:00am (I-Car Norton Class) Shop Material Consumption and Management
*All of these are included for the $45 per person fee.
Vendor Registration is open at this time. Reserve your booth!
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Virtual Board Meeting (Link will be emailed)
2025-02-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-20 16:00 - 17:00 and 5 more dates
To ensure we have a comprehensive and productive planning discussion, it would be greatly appreciated if all board members could attend. Your presence and input will be invaluable as we work together to shape our strategy moving forward.

In-Person Learning Session / Discussion Round Table Event SB641 in Legislation
2025-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Meridian Technology Center – South Campus, 3025 S Division St, Guthrie, OK, 73044, United States
🚗 Attention Auto Body Shop Team Members! 🚗
Have you read SB641 that has passed the Senate and is now on the House floor? OKABA has a lobbyist working but we need more voices. Come hear about the bill, discuss with like minded body shop industry contacts, and learn how you can make a simple phone call or send an email to tell your Legislators how you would like them to vote.
Got questions or challenges? Join us for a Round Table Industry Discussion and connect with a diverse panel of shop owners who have been where you are. Whether you own a small shop, a franchise, or a classic restoration business, this is your chance to gain valuable insights.
Discover what works and what doesn’t as our panel shares their real-world experiences.
Come to our Q&A session
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your business with practical tips and industry wisdom!
Have dinner with like minded individuals and network with shop owners from across the state.
Please RSVP as we will be providing food and beverages.

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In-Person Board Meeting - To Be Rescheduled as a Virtual Mtg
2025-05-30 18:00 - 19:30

In-Person Learning Session / Josh Dorris - Leveraging the Appraisal Clause to Get Paid What You Deserve
2025-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Broken Arrow Campus | Tulsa Technology Center, 4000 W Florence St, Broken Arrow, OK, 74011, United States
“Safe Repairs, Fair Pay: Leveraging the Appraisal Clause to Get Paid What You Deserve” presented by Josh Dorris with Collision Safety Consultants of OK
🚗 Attention Auto Body Shop Team Members! 🚗
This is one you don’t want to miss! Josh has valuable knowledge and insight into Total Loss Claims, Diminished Value, Right to Appraisal Clauses, Post Repair Inspections, and so much more. If you were able to see him in Enid last October, come back for new information!
Got questions or challenges? Join us for a Round Table Industry Discussion and connect with a diverse panel of shop owners who have been where you are. Whether you own a small shop, a franchise, or a classic restoration business, this is your chance to gain valuable insights.
Discover what works and what doesn’t as our panel shares their real-world experiences.
Come to our Q&A session
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your business with practical tips and industry wisdom!
Have dinner with like minded individuals and network with shop owners from across the state.
Please RSVP as we will be providing food and drinks. RSVP form will be available 30 days before the event.

OKABA Autobody Association Golf Classic
2025-08-22 09:00 - 21:00 | Cimarron National Golf Club, 500 Duffy’s Way, Guthrie, OK, 73044, United States
Welcome to the OKABA Golf Outing Fundraiser, where we come together to support the future of our state’s collision industry. The Oklahoma Auto Body Association (OKABA) is committed to serving our members and the public through leadership, education, and initiatives that elevate the professionalism and business conditions of those in our industry.
The funds raised today will go directly toward advancing our education and legislative initiatives, ensuring a safer and more knowledgeable collision repair industry for Oklahoma consumers. Through efforts like these, we strive to create a unified set of standard operations that adhere to manufacturer repair procedures, guaranteeing that vehicles are restored to their pre-loss condition with safety as our top priority.
This event also provides a unique opportunity to network with shop owners, technicians, business leaders, tool providers, and other industry affiliates, fostering collaboration and strengthening our alliance as we work together to improve our industry.
Thank you for your participation and support in helping us achieve our mission!
Learn more and register here: https://www.golftournamentconsultant.com/OKCAutobody

Nominations Close End of Day (Get those last minute nominations sent in ASAP)
2025-09-02 08:00 - 17:00

Virtual Board Meeting By-Laws Amendments Discussion and Vote (Link will be emailed)
2025-09-18 16:00 - 17:00
To ensure we have a comprehensive and productive planning discussion, it would be greatly appreciated if all board members could attend. Your presence and input will be invaluable as we work together to shape our strategy moving forward.

Want to participate, email ssheppard@okaba.org for a link

Voting Ends
2025-10-02 08:00 - 17:00

In-Person Board Meeting - Announce Election Results
2025-10-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Bricktown Brewery, 1 N Oklahoma Ave, Oklahoma City, 73104, United States
All Board Members Please Try To Make It
Meeting to announce election results and set the calendar for 2026
Have any recommendations? Email to jstegner@okaba.org

FREE Member Social Event with Oklahoma Legislators
2025-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Bricktown Brewery, 1 N Oklahoma Ave, Oklahoma City, 73104, United States
Rev Your Engines for a Night Out
Friday, Oct 3, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
JOIN US FOR AN EXCLUSIVE AUTO BODY EVENT
Connect with fellow auto body professionals and enjoy a night of networking and fun at Bricktown Brewery in downtown OKC.
EVENT DETAILS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
Gather with industry leaders, share insights, and learn about the latest trends. Enjoy delicious food and drinks while making valuable connections in the auto body community.
Come have fun! Network!

Mark Olson - CEO Vehicle Collision Experts LLC, President Future Forensics
2025-10-04 08:00 - 16:00
MMFI … Unlocking the Law of Reciprocity
Everyone craves the feeling of being valued – it’s a powerful, universal desire.
When people feel important, they remember and return. Join us to learn how to uplift both employees and customers, building a solid foundation for higher satisfaction, lower turnover, and lasting business success.
WHY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS:
Walk away with actionable tools to create stronger teams, happier clients, and a more successful business.
This is more than a session – it’s a game-changer for anyone looking to lead with purpose and impact.
Members $10, Non-members $55.00
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Register here: https://brushfire.com/oklahomaautobodyassociation/okabaoct2025/594970
Not a member of OKABA yet? Get your 2025 membership 1/2 off!

In-Person Learning Session / Discussion Round Table Event at Francis Tuttle Rockwell Campus
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | 12777 N Rockwell Ave, Oklahoma City, 73142, 12777 N Rockwell Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73142, United States
🚗 Attention Auto Body Shop Team Members! 🚗
Got questions or challenges? Join us for a Round Table Industry Discussion and connect with a diverse panel of shop owners who have been where you are. Whether you own a small shop, a franchise, or a classic restoration business, this is your chance to gain valuable insights.
Discover what works and what doesn’t as our panel shares their real-world experiences.
Come to our Q&A session
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your business with practical tips and industry wisdom!
Have dinner with like-minded individuals and network with shop owners from across the state.
Please RSVP as we will be providing food and drinks.
Hosted by: Amanda Allen & Jeremy Crutcher
https://brushfire.com/oklahomaautobodyassociation/roundtable2025/616163

In-Person Learning Session / Discussion Round Table Event - Western Tech in Burns Flat
2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Western Tech
🚗 Attention Auto Body Shop Team Members! 🚗
An evening for shop owners, technicians, and vocational-tech students to connect with the Oklahoma Auto Body Association (OKABA).
Come talk auto repair, meet OKABA members, and see what OKABA can do for YOU and your business!
Meet the students who are our future techs. Tour the Collision Repair classroom and meet the instructor. Students can hear real time challenges, struggles and successes from repair shops.

Open to Members & Non-Members
Meet OKABA Board Members
Discover Training & Education Resources
Hear About Upcoming Legislation
Network With Local Shops & Vo-Tech Students

Have dinner with like-minded individuals and network with shop owners from across the state.
There is no cost and this is open to members and non-members.

Western Tech Roundtable Registration
Please RSVP as we will be providing food and drinks. 50 Attendees Max

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In-Person Learning Session / Discussion Round Table Event - Gordon Cooper Tech in Shawnee
2026-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Gordon Cooper Tech Center, One John C Bruton Boulevard, Shawnee, OK, 74804, United States
🚗 Attention Auto Body Shop Team Members! 🚗
An evening for shop owners, technicians, and vocational-tech students to connect with the Oklahoma Auto Body Association (OKABA).
Come talk auto repair, meet OKABA members, and see what OKABA can do for YOU and your business!
Meet the students who are our future techs. Tour the Collision Repair classroom and meet the instructor. Students can hear real time challenges, struggles and successes from repair shops.

Open to Members & Non-Members
Meet OKABA Board Members
Discover Training & Education Resources
Hear About Upcoming Legislation
Network With Local Shops & Vo-Tech Students

Have dinner with like-minded individuals and network with shop owners from across the state.
Please RSVP as we will be providing food and drinks.

Gordon Cooper Shawnee Roundtable Registration
Please RSVP as we will be providing food and drinks. 50 Attendees Max

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Collision Advice & OKABA Event
2026-03-13 08:00 - 2026-03-14 17:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, 328 East Sheridan Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, United States
Collision Advice & OKABA: Two Days of High-Impact Training
If you’re in the collision repair industry, you’ve likely heard of Collision Advice and their reputation for practical, no-nonsense training that drives real results. OKABA is proud to partner with Collision Advice to bring a special two-day, in-depth training event to Oklahoma City—designed to help shops improve accuracy, efficiency, profitability, and repair quality.
Whether you’re an owner, operator, estimator, or manager, these sessions are built to give you actionable tools you can apply immediately in your shop.

Friday, March 13, 2026
Tips, Tricks, and Secrets of CCC ONE®
8:00 AM – 4:00 PMIncludes meal and social night from 6:00–10:00 PM
This one-day, hands-on training dives deep into CCC ONE, covering the entire repair lifecycle—from pre-repair to post-repair. Whether you’re new to CCC ONE or an experienced user, this course will help you unlock features and workflows that improve performance and reduce friction.
What you’ll learn:

Optimizing CCC ONE for estimating, repair tracking, and parts management
Improving invoicing and customer communication
Increasing efficiency and reducing cycle time
Practical workflows that support profitability and accountability

Pricing:

OKABA Members: $50
Non-Members: $75

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Estimating for a Safe and Proper Repair
8:00 AM – 4:00 PMFacilitated by Jeff Oldenettel, Collision Advice
This course focuses on building thorough, OEM-based repair plans that protect your shop and support proper reimbursement. Attendees will learn a proven, repeatable approach to documenting damage, justifying repair operations, and reducing liability.
Topics include:

Writing repair plans based on OEM repair procedures
Conducting OE safety, steering column, and seat belt inspections
Identifying and documenting damage for third-party payer discussions
Justifying repair operations, part selection, and refinish procedures
Building bullet-proof documentation for pre- and post-repair scans
Understanding modern vehicle materials and repair limitations

Pricing:

OKABA Members: $50
Non-Members: $75

Attend Both Days & Save
Register for both Friday and Saturday to maximize your training experience and take advantage of additional savings.
Click here to Register!

Location
Hilton Garden Inn328 East Sheridan AvenueOklahoma City, OK 73104
Room block available at $134/night until February 13, 2026Call 405-270-0588 and ask for the Oklahoma Auto Body Workshop room block.

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In-Person Learning Session / Discussion Round Table Event – Mid-Del Tech in Midwest City
2026-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Mid-Del Technology Center, 1621 Maple Dr, Midwest City, OK, 73110, United States
🚗 Attention Auto Body Shop Team Members! 🚗
An evening for shop owners, technicians, and vocational-tech students to connect with the Oklahoma Auto Body Association (OKABA).
Come talk auto repair, meet OKABA members, and see what OKABA can do for YOU and your business!
Meet the students who are our future techs. Tour the Collision Repair classroom and meet the instructor. Students can hear real time challenges, struggles and successes from repair shops.

Open to Members & Non-Members
Meet OKABA Board Members
Discover Training & Education Resources
Hear About Upcoming Legislation
Network With Local Shops & Vo-Tech Students

Have dinner with like-minded individuals and network with shop owners from across the state.
Please RSVP as we will be providing food and drinks.

Mid-Del Tech in Midwest City
Please RSVP as we will be providing food and drinks. 50 Attendees Max

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