Bedford, Texas, May 3, 2005 - Myron and Linda Hazen, Collision Repair Center, Inc., located in East Moline, Ill. have committed $10,000 to the Automotive Management Institute's (AMI's) resource development effort EXCEL. The commitment to AMI will be combined with other leadership contributions to continue AMI's mission of providing and promoting practical business management education tailored to the automotive service industry.

Myron earned his Accredited Automotive Manger (AAM) designation in 2003. "My management skills are stronger and my business is more successful because of AMI courses. My financial commitment to AMI is a way of giving back to the Institute and helping to ensure its future," said Myron.

"When an AAM makes a financial commitment to AMI, it speaks volumes about the true benefits of the Institute. These people know firsthand the value of AMI education. We are very appreciative of the Hazens' generous contribution to AMI," said AMI Board of Trustees Chairman John Francis, AAM. AMI Executive Director Toni Slaton, AAM, added, " It's very gratifying to receive the Hazens' financial commitment. It not only helps secure AMI's future, it also tells us we're doing a good job at meeting our customers' needs."

AMI was established to answer the demand for continuing education tailored specifically for the business needs of the automotive service industry. The Institute offers the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation, the first business management accreditation exclusively for the automotive service professional. To date, AMI programs have attracted more than 131,000 enrollments throughout North America. AMI is a not-for-profit educational foundation to which tax-deductible contributions can be made. For more information about the Institute, its curriculum, or EXCEL, please contact AMI at (800) 272-7467, ext. 239, or visit the AMI Web site at www.amionline.org.