In-Person Learning Session / Drew Bryant & Greg Lobsiger - Must Register to Attend - Click for Details
2024-05-04 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Moore Norman Technology Center, 4701 12th Avenue NW, Norman, OK, 73069, United States
We are so honored to present two amazing industry speakers!
Drew Bryant CEO DB Orlando Collision Center in Florida, writer for Fender Bender, 20-group leader, in-demand conference speaker, and award-winning shop owner.
Greg Lobsiger, Third Generation shop owner of Loren’s Body Shop in Indiana, monthly Fender Bender columnist, and an expert in estimating, processes and profitability.
You do not want to miss this all day event!
These two industry leaders will provide extensive valuable knowledge you can implement right away.
This will be a dual instruction event. Free to members, and just $19.99 to non members to cover the cost of food. Breakfast and lunch provided!
Estimators, Owners, Customer Service, Managers, Accountants and general office/admin staff will benefit from Drew and Greg’s presentation.
Technicians/students can participate hands-on in Polyvance plastic welding instruction, KECO Glue Pull Systems, and 3M Orbital buffing System and products.
Interested but not yet a member? Click here to join.
Hotel Info: Click on the link below, scroll to the bottom, choose your dates for check-in/out, the group code is already set, then click search.
Friday board meeting is at this hotel at 5:00 p.m. Saturday event is held at Moore Norman Technology Center 4701 12th Avenue NW, Norman, OK, United States.
Below is the link for anyone who needs a Hotel room Friday night.
https://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=EX&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=OKCNN&_PMID=99801505&GPC=OKA&cn=no&viewfullsite=true
Group/ Booking Link Cut-Off Date: 4/19/24. Guests may also call the hotel directly at (405) 928-5300 to reserve their rooms.
Please register here so we can have an accurate count for breakfast and lunch.
Arrival instructions:

For everyone attending the conference, Moore Norman is located at 4701 12th Ave NW, Norman, OK 73069. I would recommend using Gate 2 or 3 when entering the campus and parking in the circle drive or the North parking lot. The entrance attendees will use is located behind the large MNTC letters where the circle parking lot is located.

Virtual Learning Session on Easily Identifying ADAS Requirements
2024-06-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Virtual Presentation
OKABA welcomes Owen with ADAS Find!!
We keep things simple at ADAS Find. Upload, submit, done—no need to worry about whether an ADAS feature is equipped on a car, and no need to spend countless hours researching the car’s requirements. We handle all the dirty work for you, allowing you to invest that time in ensuring quality repairs for your customers.
From OEM documentation to ADAS explanations and sensor identification, we’ve got it all here for you to use.
At ADAS Find, we are dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions for automotive and auto body shops in the rapidly evolving world of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Our software is designed to simplify and streamline the process of identifying and performing ADAS calibrations, ensuring that your shop can effectively handle vehicles equipped with these advanced safety features.
ADAS Find is an advanced platform that takes body shop estimates and scrubs them to identify the required ADAS calibrations/initializations necessary based on the extensive database of OEM requirements compiled by ADAS Find. ADAS is an ever-evolving technology that can be extremely complicated and quite difficult to keep up with. However, the ability to utilize a tool that can save you hours of research time in determining whether a calibration is necessary, as well as knowing what to perform in a matter of seconds, is something that can not only provide time management and improved profits but also ensure safer repairs for customers and the ability to keep up with manufacturer standards. Within ADAS Find is a list of different features available to shops or calibration businesses that will continue to provide streamlined services so everyone can keep up with our industry-intense ADAS growth, all at the push of a button.
Want to watch this presentation?
We will “see” you at 5:30!!!

ADAS Find OKABA Demo
Thursday, June 6 · 5:30 – 6:30pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mkh-amdm-pcv
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 320-429-8481‬ PIN: ‪744 267 138‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/mkh-amdm-pcv?pin=1585523524320

Virtual Board Meeting
2024-06-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Presentation
This is a board meeting, so attendance of the full board would help us make this a great planning discussion.

Virtual Learning Session with Deric from KriTech Solutions
2024-07-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Virtual Presentation
EAudit, ReKEY, Diminished Value & Total Loss, Let Kri-Tech Solutions’ ease your admin work.
ESTIMATE AUDIT software take care of it for you! Within just a minute or two you can generate a detailed report, itemizing the difference between your Repair Plan / Estimate and the insurance or 3rd party’s estimate. The report will show you immediately what they missed. Use the report as a supplement report to get paid on the items they forgot or left off or simply give it to your customer as an itemized list of what their insurance covered and what the customer is responsible to pay.
Let ReKEY take on the frustration and time-consuming process of re-keying or transferring estimates for you. ReKEY, is a locally installed software solution that copies and matches PDF estimates directly into ALL major estimating systems.
Diminished Value: This data empowers consumers to assess not just a car’s purchase worth, but also its potential value depreciation post-accident, known as Diminished Value (DV).
Total Loss: Are you tired of wasting time on vehicles that you know will be deemed totaled? For a nominal fee, take those gruesome total loss estimates off your plate and save your shop time & money in the process. Let one of our professionals handle these estimates virtually so you can get back to work that pays!
Interested? Join us at 5:30 CST using the link below.
My apologies, Deric had an emergency and Larry is stepping in…here is the new link for the 5:30 Seminar today https://v.ringcentral.com/join/larry.grossaint

In-Person Board Meeting
2024-08-02 17:00 - 19:30 | Choctaw Casino Resort, 4216 S Hwy69/75, Durant, OK, 74701, United States

In-Person Learning Session / Mike Anderson & Tony Adams - Must Register to Attend - Click for Details
2024-08-03 08:00 - 15:00 | Choctaw Casino Resort, 4216 S Hwy69/75, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
We are excited to bring back another Educational Event with Mike Anderson & Tony Adams on Aug 3rd 2024. This Event will be held at the Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, OK. (see below Hotel registration link) We will open the doors @8:30 am with Coffee & Donuts Sponsored by {Vendor Name here}.
From 9am to 10am Tony Adams will start us off with Contemporary Workforce Dynamics: What Does the Data Say and How Do History & Human Biology Play a Role?
From 10am to 3pm Mike Anderson will Present on “Success Today Success Tomorrow” for all Shops.
What does success look like today and what will it look like tomorrow?
Mike Anderson shares insights gleaned from traveling over 300 days a year working with hundreds of shops, OEM’s, software companies and his own personal experiences.
He’ll discuss moving to a four-day work week, trends with OEM insurance, OEM certifications, and DRP versus non-DRP.
Find out what ESG is and how it may impact our industry, trends on customer pay repair orders and why it is CRITICAL to build a relationship with the vehicle owner.
Speculate on what the future holds for Innovation in schedulingand how AI may impact that. In addition, Mike will share his latest state-by-state Average labor hours per RO and per labor category and the consequences of “Being GREEDY!”
We will break for lunch between 12-12:45pm which will be sponsored by {Vendor Name here}.
Below is the link for anyone that needs to come into town Friday night. The OKABA Board members will be around the Hotel to do a Meet and Greet after 7pm.
Reservations must be made by Thursday July 18th @ 5pm
Your group can start booking reservations in the Individual Pay Block, either by call-in or you can make them online.
The following is the online reservation steps for your guests. Guests will also have the option of contacting our reservation department open 24 hours a day by calling 1-800-788-2464 press #1 and giving the agent the offer code OKABA-IPO for the group rate.
If you would like to book your reservations online, Please use the link below and enter the offer code OKABA-IPO.
https://book.rguest.com/onecart/wbe/offers/1180/Choctaw-Durant-Book
This is open to everyone!!
Interested in the Oklahoma Auto Body Association but not yet a member? Click here to join.
Register here : What does the Future Hold in our industry Quarterly Meeting – Oklahoma Auto Body Association | Brushfire or at the link below.

In-Person Learning Session / Discussion Round Table Event
2024-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Gordon Cooper Tech Center, One John C Bruton Boulevard, Shawnee, OK, 74804, 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. Click for details.

In-Person Board Meeting
2024-10-11 17:00 - 19:30 | Strive Bank Center, 301 S. Independence St, Enid, OK, 73701, United States

In-Person Learning Session - Josh Dorris & Guest Daniel Aizenman - Must Register to Attend - Click for Details
2024-10-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Strive Bank Center, 301 S. Independence St, Enid, OK, 73701, United States
How your shop can Educate your Consumer
EDUCATION IS A MINDSET TO HELP YOURSELF GROW!
Josh Dorris with Collision Safety Consultants of Oklahoma will bring his extensive knowledge discussing Diminished Value, Right to Appraisals, Post Repair Inspections, Vehicle Valuations and more. This valuable knowledge will provide you with resources to help educate the consumer for a safe and proper repair and fair payout.
Josh’s guest is Daniel Aizenman, a trial lawyer with a broad range of experience. Aizenman Law Group has also recovered millions of dollars against insurance companies that have wrongfully denied or lowballed payment on an insurance claim.
The link to registration and hotel information.
Hotel Room booking discounted rates through 09/18/2024
Interested in becoming a member of Oklahoma Auto Body Association? Click here to join.

Virtual Board Meeting
2025-01-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Presentation
RECHEDULED from 12/17 – This is a board meeting, so attendance of the full board would help us make this a great planning discussion.

Estimating in Collision Repair (click to learn more)
2025-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | 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
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
