Nebraska Woman Receives 2008 Russwood-Chrysler Scholarship

Nebraska Autobody Association

For Immediate Release:
March, 2008

Contact:
Norbert Zaenglein
Phone: 402-762-3562
Email: nz41254@alltel.net

(Clay Center, NE) – March 24, 2008 — The Nebraska Autobody Association and Russwood-Chrysler, Inc. today announced the first Nebraska woman to receive an automotive scholarship.

The NABA/Russwood-Chrysler Scholarship was established to reward and encourage students to pursue careers in collision repair. The $500 scholarship for outstanding student who completed training in automotive technology was awarded to Candace Kruse, a student from Southeast Community College in Milford. Candace grew up around cars and said that collision repair is in her blood and she could think of nothing else she would want to do more. Candace plans on continuing to refine her skills through technical training and work experience and hopes someday to own her own collision repair shop with her brother who is also in the auto body field.

"We are proud to see this talented woman being recognized and rewarded for her dedication and achievements," said Scott Meints, President of the Nebraska Autobody Association. “Candace is a role model for other women who are considering careers in automotive technology.”

"It is a privilege to team up with Russwood Chrysler to support and encourage students of collision repair and automotive technology," said Dan Rose, who chairs the Nebraska Autobody Association’s scholarship program.

The Nebraska Autobody Association is a statewide trade association that promotes excellence in the art and science of collision repair.

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