FROM NEW BEGINNINGS TO BOLD OPPORTUNITIES
Why my first OARA Convention is unique Story by/par Mathieu Dagonas Stepping into the role of executive director has been a thrilling journey, filled with equal parts learning, strategizing and building connections. As I prepare to attend my first OARA convention, I can’t help but feel a profound sense of anticipation and purpose. This event […]
MEET MAT
A Q&A with new OARA Executive Director, Mathieu Dagonas Story by/par Allison Rogers After an exhaustive search for a new Executive Director upon Steve Fletcher’s departure, the Ontario Association of Automotive Recyclers (OARA) has selected Mathieu P. Dagonas as its next executive director. With Dagonas’ assumption of the role of Executive Director of OARA, Steve […]
Mat’s Minutes: My first visit to Cyclic Materials; a tour recap
By Mat Dagonas, executive director, Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association Cyclic Materials is making waves in the recycling industry with its groundbreaking technology and rapid growth. During my recent facility tour, I had the opportunity to witness firsthand how this company is redefining material recovery and setting new standards for sustainability. At the core of Cyclic […]
Recycler Relations: OARA announces vendor space for upcoming CCIF meeting in Toronto, 2025
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced that it has now booked vendor space at the upcoming Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) meeting in Toronto in March, 2025. Co-executive Director Steve Fletcher commented that “the CCIF is one of the marque events bringing the entire collision repair ecosystem together, and we […]
Meet Mat: Incoming OARA Executive Director Mathieu Dagonas introduces himself to members
Toronto, Ontario – Mathieu Dagonas, the newly appointed executive director of the Ontario Association of Automotive Recyclers (OARA), recently hosted a virtual Meet and Greet via Zoom, drawing approximately 15 members from across the province. The event provided a platform for Dagonas to connect with OARA members in an informal setting, allowing him to share […]
Farewell to Fletcher: Matthieu P. Dagonas to take over as next OARA Executive Director
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced that after an exhaustive search, the organization has selected Mathieu P. Dagonas to serve as the next Executive Director. Dagonas will begin on October 7, 2024, working beside current Executive Director, Steve Fletcher. Prior to OARA, Mathieu served in the government for nearly 10 […]
