Bob Keith began his automotive career by attending Southeast Community College in Milford, Nebraska. After receiving an Associate Degree in Diesel Technology he spent seven years with Caterpillar as a truck engine performance specialist. In the late 70's Bob had an opportunity to become partners with Greg Petersen in the collision industry and they formed Silver Hammer Body Co. They are still partners today after 28 years and own three CARSTAR franchises in Nebraska. Bob has been with CARSTAR in the training and consulting department for eleven years and a franchisee since 1990.

National and Local activities:

• Member of the International Board of Directors for I-CAR and a member of the Finance Committee
• Collision Industry Conference Standards Committee co-chair
• A member of the Environmental Task Force for CIC
• A member of the Reparability Committee for CIC
• A Director at Large, Board of Directors for the National Auto Body Council
• NABC NACE booth chair for 2006-2007
• NABC Pride Committee member
• An active participant in SCRS national meetings and member of the Membership Committee
• Participates in ASE and NATEF question writing sessions
• Past Skills USA Judge and new member of the Skills USA Technical Committee
• Member of the ASA Auto Manufacturers Subcommittee
• Co-Chairmen of the NASTF Collision Repair Committee
• Member of the National Safety Council Omaha Chapter and volunteer
• Past President of the Nebraska Auto Body Association
• Past I-CAR Committee Chair for Eastern Nebraska
• Co-Founder with his wife Margaret of the Nebraska Auto Body Association Technical School Scholarship Program

Credentials:

• Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM)
• ASE Master Collision Repair Tech certified
• Master Structural Damage Analysis Professional certification from Chief Automotive
• I-Car Platinum Individual
• Advanced Safety Certificate from the National Safety Council
• OSHA 30-hour certified
• Six-Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt certifications
• 2005 Spirit of CARSTAR Award

Bob is a native of Omaha, Nebraska and still resides there with his wife of 33 years. Bob and his wife Margaret have two grown daughters and three grandchildren. When not on the road with CARSTAR, Bob spends his time caring for his property, camping, woodworking and restoring his 64 Chevrolet Nova SS.