ABOUT US

The International Detailing Association is the leading industry association for professional detailing operators, suppliers and consultants to the industry. The association is dedicated to promoting the value of professional detailing services, the recognition of professional detailing as a trade, and empowering detailing industry professionals at each stage in their career.

To be widely recognized by industry operators, experts, suppliers, and consumers as the premier portal of information about professional detailing.

IDA MISSION STATEMENT
To facilitate dialogue among all industry professionals in order to encourage a united purpose of establishing a common definition and excellence standards for “professional detailing”, and to disseminate these ideals through leadership, educational, and certification programs that help to increase the professionalism and success of industry operators, while increasing the awareness and satisfaction of industry consumers.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND GOVERNANCE

IDA officers for 2011 are Keith Duplessie, president; Rick Goldstein, immediate past president; Bob Phillips, supplier vice president; Jim Lafeber, operator vice president; and Walter Greir, treasurer.

Board Members: Stephen Romero, Tom Rennie, Greg Swett, Clint Hintz, Prentice St Clair, John Lakkis

Executive Director: Sheryle Hazard

IDA Board of Directors Bios

Keith Duplessie - President

Keith Duplessie is the Technical Services Manager for DETAIL PLUS Car Appearance Systems. He has been with DETAIL PLUS for nearly seven years, starting as the Aftermarket Sales Manager and then moving to his current position as the Technical Services Manager. In his current role, Keith oversees DETAIL PLUS' manufacturing operations, as well as its product development, chemical, purchasing and shipping operations. During his time with DETAIL PLUS, Keith has traveled extensively to oversee the installation and commissioning of DETAIL PLUS' equipment line. As the primary trainer for DETAIL PLUS, he also trains clients in utilizing the techniques developed by DETAIL PLUS for the auto detailing industry.
DETAIL PLUS Car Appearance Systems - www.detailinplus.com

Jim Lafeber - Vice President Operators

Jim Lafeber is the founder of Simon’s Shine Shop, Inc., a full service hand car wash and detailing facility located in the heart of Chicago, IL. At Simon’s, Jim directs a team of 25 technicians and 5 customer service staff members. He also manages a bevy of subcontractors for additional vehicle care services including body shop, painting, upholstery, PDR, glass replacement, window tinting and clear protecting.

Jim spent 15 years in the finance industry before he decided to strike out on his own to follow a passion he’s held since buying his first car at age 16: detailing automobiles. In structuring the business, it was his goal to align the skills, experience and professionalism he gained in the corporate financial world along with his great enthusiasm for automobile care. To date he’s been successful at doing so as Simon’s has been consistently recognized as one of the very best hand car wash and detailing facilities in the Chicagoland area.
Simon’s Shine Shop, Inc. - www.simonsshineshop.com

Bob Phillips - Vice President Suppliers

Bob Phillips is President/CEO at P&S Sales, Inc. an industrial detail and car wash chemical manufacturer.  Bob is responsibility for marketing programs, brand management, client relations and sales at P&S Sales, Inc.  Bob has been associated with the detail industry his entire life.  He started his career in the detail industry detailing vehicles in high school and college.  Bob’s greatest strengths are his enthusiastic attitude, drive and leadership. He thrives to achieve success in all aspects of his life and looks forward to working with the International Detailing Association to have a positive effect on the detail industry.
P&S Sales - http://www.pssales.com/

Rick Goldstein - Immediate Past President
   

Founder and President of WOLFSTEINS PRO-SERIES, manufacturers of environmentally safe cleaners and protectants for automotive, marine and industrial fabrics since 1996. Company products include RAGGTOPP Convertible Care, BIMINI TOPP Marine Care Products and WOLFSTEINS Tonneau Care Products.
WOLFSTEINS PRO-SERIES - www.wolfsteins.com

Walter D. Grier

Walter Grier was born in New York City and upon graduation from High School he worked as Research Consultant on Wall Street then attended the New York Institute of World Trade and Finance while working the Wall Street circuit for various brokerage firms such as Merrill Lynch, E.F. Hutton, Shearson Lehman Brothers, Dean Witter, Charles Schwab. Schroeder Bank & Trust and more. Desiring a slower pace he moved to Washington, DC in 1998 and began a new career as a Fireman. Walter became a Technical Rescue Specialist and served on President Bush's Joint Terrorism Task Force which included CIA, DEA, FBI, and several additional Government Security Agencies. Ultimately, injuries suffered during the 9/11 incident at The Pentagon, would end his Firefighting career.

Following a childhood passion for cool looking cars and an appreciation for the curves and details found in architecture, Walter would soon find himself back in automotive detailing – an industry introduced from a close personal friend named Hollywood. Since its inception, Grier's CarGroom Mobile Detailing experienced such rapid growth leading to the launching of his first Detail Shop in 1995 and within one year four additional fixed locations were opened throughout DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia along with six mobile units.

Walter is married with 4 children ages 14, 8, 6 and 10 months and is a professional drummer who enjoys many different styles of music but his specialty is gospel. Walter is particularly proud to be the Detailer for the Limited Edition Firefighters Harley Davidson Motorcycle representing Arlington County Firefighters. This was a specialized motorcycle dedicated to the firefighters of 9/11. For which his group won the first place Award.
Griers Car Groom - www.grierscargroom.com

Clint Hintz
Autowax
Bio forthcoming

John Lakkis 

With a long tenure in the automotive aftermarket industry, John has spent the majority of his career working for two multinational companies who are renowned in the automotive and car care industries.  In that time John’s sales career encompassed the U.S. and international markets.  At C.A.R. Products, John is focused on building brand awareness and establishing distribution channels globally.
C.A.R. Products - www.carproducts.biz

Thomas Rennie

Thomas Rennie was born in, and has been an owner-operator in the Portland, Or detail market since 1981. He has developed two mid-sized production operations throughout the 80's & 90's. Both operations were successfully sold. Thomas is the current owner-operator of Autobella Inc. in Portland. He has developed Autobella around high tech online media campaigns and provides SEO consulting for industries alike. Thomas is married to Dawn & has three children.
Autobella, Inc. - www.autobellausa.com

Stephen Romero
Xaact Products
Bio forthcoming

Prentice St. Clair

Prentice St. Clair is the president of Detail in Progress, Inc., an automotive detailing and reconditioning operation established in 1994 in San Diego, CA.  Prentice has also written multiple training videos, manuals, and trade magazine articles, and has provided training and consulting for the automotive reconditioning industry.
Detail in Progress, Inc. - www.detailinprogress.com

Greg Swett
Classic Appreciation Inc.
Bio forthcoming

 

CONTACT US
 

INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION

2345 Rice Street, Suite 220
St. Paul, MN 55113
651.925.5526
651.317.8048 fax
info@the-ida.com

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MEMBERSHIP IS FOR SERIOUS PROFESSIONALS

If you are serious about your success in the detailing industry then you should join the INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION. The IDA was formed to help everyone, anywhere in the world, grow and improve themselves and their business. Whether you are an operator, distributor or  supplier/manufacturer in the detailing industry you will gain from your membership in this worldwide organization. The IDA is serious in its efforts to grow the detailing industry and wants to partner with anyone who is serious about detailing.