Russ Swift Joins Collision Partners as Director of Strategic Operations

Scott Woodard Joins Collision Partners as Vice President of Integrations

Collision Partners (“CP”), a quality-first collision-repair platform focused on acquiring, integrating, and scaling exceptional independent collision-repair businesses, today announced the completion of two strategic acquisitions – Fantastic Finishes and Chassis Master – marking the launch of CP’s disciplined growth strategy across the Southeastern United States.

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“Collision Partners’ approach to Fantastic Finishes and Chassis Master is rooted in partnership – preserving the reputation, relationships, and operational strengths that make the businesses extraordinary, while bringing additional resources, expanded industry reach, and platform capabilities to support their next phase of growth,” said Earl Johnson IV, CEO and Co-Founder of Collision Partners. “CP believes Fantastic Finishes and Chassis Master are exceptionally well positioned to thrive in a rapidly evolving collision-repair landscape.”

As part of these transactions, Russ Swift, founder of Fantastic Finishes, joins Collision Partners as Director of Strategic Operations and as a significant equity partner and long-term builder of the platform, while Scott Woodard, a 41-year veteran of the collision-repair industry with extensive OEM and dealership relationships, joins Collision Partners as Vice President of Integrations.

“When I met the CP team, I knew they were the right partners to preserve what makes this business special – our standards, our commitment to team, and our reputation – and set a new benchmark for excellence, transforming quality and service across the industry,” said Russ Swift. “I’m excited to build something meaningful and lasting together.”

“I’ve been in this industry for 41 years, and a lot of people have tried to build collision-repair platforms,” said Scott Woodard. “Collision Partners is different – they’re doing it the right way. They are the first team I’ve seen that truly puts people, quality, and standards first.”

Founded and led by Swift, Fantastic Finishes is widely regarded as one of the premier collision-repair operations in the United States, known for uncompromising craftsmanship, disciplined processes, and a deeply rooted culture of quality and accountability. The business has earned longstanding trust from customers, OEM and dealership partners, and insurers alike through consistent execution across complex, high-expectation, ultra-luxury repair environments.

The Fantastic Finishes partnership followed closely after that of Chassis Master, a 75-year-old, multi-generational family business with a strong luxury OEM and dealership repair portfolio and a longstanding reputation for advanced structural and body repair, including framing, alignments, and complex collision restoration. Chassis Master combines decades of experience with manufacturer-approved technology, factory-certified equipment, and highly trained technicians focused on maintaining vehicle integrity and “fixing it right the first time.”

“Russ and Scott represent the caliber of leadership we want shaping this platform – experienced operators, disciplined business builders, and leaders who set the tone for operational excellence,” said Earl Johnson IV, CEO and Co-Founder of Collision Partners. “These highly revered shops and industry leaders form an exceptional foundation for Collision Partners’ growth.”

The completion of these acquisitions represents the first step in Collision Partners’ long-term growth plan. The Company continues to pursue additional partnerships selectively, prioritizing businesses that share its commitment to quality, safety, and operational discipline. Owners and advisors interested in exploring a partnership are encouraged to contact the Company at info@collisionpartners.com.

About Collision Partners

Collision Partners (“CP”), headquartered in Raleigh, NC, is a quality-first collision repair platform that partners with exceptional independent shops to protect legacy, invest in people, and set the industry standard for the future of quality collision repair. CP believes quality is not a differentiator – it’s the requirement – and its mission is to deliver the highest-quality repairs and to be the industry’s most desired employer. CP holds exceptionally high standards for the shops, operators, and team members it partners with; invests heavily in retaining, training, and empowering its people; honors the name on the door because customers trust the brands they know; and ensures exceptional operators retain ownership and grow with the Company as partners.

Led by Co-Founder and CEO Earl Johnson IV and Co-Founder and COO William Nicholson – who together bring extensive experience in institutional investing, multi-site operations, and integration leadership – Collision Partners operates a long-term, “Local at Scale” partnership model that empowers best-in-class operators, preserves trusted local brands, and supports durable growth through diversified revenue channels, including luxury OEMs and dealerships, elite insurers, select fleets, and repeat customers.

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“Collision Partners’ approach to Fantastic Finishes and Chassis Master is rooted in partnership – preserving the reputation, relationships, and operational strengths that make the businesses extraordinary."