MABA’s Bob Waldron and Joshua Fuller Recognized on SEMA Red Carpet
by Alana Quartuccio
The recent Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards held at SEMA in Las Vegas was a very special night for the Massachusetts Auto Body Association community as two longtime members – Bob Waldron (CARSTAR Waldron’s Auto Body; Marlborough) and Joshua Fuller (Fuller Collision Group; Auburn) – were recognized for their many contributions.
Bob Waldron
Waldron received the National Auto Body Council (NABC) Changing and Saving Lives Award for his consistent dedication to serving his community and his work with the organization’s Recycled Rides program which restores donated vehicles for those in need.
“Throughout his career, Bob has remained deeply committed to giving back to his community that supported him,” noted Jenny Swindle of NABC during the Red Carpet event. “He has gifted dozens of NABC Recycled Rides, organized coat and toy drives, provided holiday meals and more. He’s also a passionate advocate of technical education, partnering with local colleges to host career days and offering internships for students.”
Waldron was also celebrated for “converting a former dealership showroom into a 1960s themed event space, complete with vintage gas pumps, jukebox, a Coca-Cola machine, a 1960s Chevy Bel Air and a life-size replica of the Beatles which he opens up to local groups. It’s just one more way that Bob gives back.”
Upon expressing his thanks, Waldron stated, “Changing and saving lives is a big title. I don’t know how many lives I’ve saved, but I think we’ve changed a couple along the way. It’s fun to get involved, take a talent you have and put it into play. It’s not just about going in every day and getting a paycheck if you can go and change a life and really make a difference. I am so thankful that I have been able to get involved with the NABC Recycled Rides program through Debby Robinson’s guidance.” He told the audience he was not aware of the award when Robinson told him he was chosen to receive it. “I told her I’d like to bring my staff with me. I was able to get a lot of people to buy into my vision about doing what we do and giving back.”
Waldron shared an inspiring message to the young people in the audience. “We want to challenge the vocational school students who are in this room. If you choose to get into this industry and stay in it, think about giving back to your community in any way that you can with your talents. Hopefully, 20 years from now, you’ll be up here, receiving this award.”
Joshua Fuller
Longtime member and former Board Director, Fuller received the Body Shop Business Multi-Shop Executive of the Year Award. During the award presentation, Jason Stahl of Body Shop Business recognized Fuller’s “entrepreneurial spirit and a deep rooted passion for the automotive industry.” A fourth-generation leader in his shop, Fuller returned to the family business in 2004 after earning a degree in finance. “He focused on the collision and towing sector, where he quickly mastered team building and sales growth through competitive quality craftsmanship and customer service,” Stahl shared.
His entrepreneurial journey led him to establish a rental car company and an ADAS collaboration company, and he has also ventured into commercial and residential real estate investments. Fuller currently serves as the CEO of his collision business and ADAS collaboration business, leading a team of over 50 between two collision repair shops and two ADAS diagnostic facilities.
Fuller’s recognition was also based on his dedication to giving back to the industry, which he does through his involvement with the I-CAR Volunteer Committee of Massachusetts, MABA and the Statewide Towing Association of Massachusetts, as well as by serving as an advisory board member for Worcester Vocational Technical High School and Bay Path Vocational Technical High School.
Fuller was honored to receive this award. “There are so many great leaders in this industry to learn from, and I am humbled to be considered among them.”
He shared this recognition with his team. “It’s not just about one individual. The award may be titled ‘executive of the year,’ but how does that executive get there? It’s definitely a reflection of the commitment, drive and daily effort of everyone on our team. They’re always looking to see what is next and that inspires me – maybe too much sometimes – and it’s fortunate that we share a combined vision. Over the years, we have built and sustained something special. It’s great to see the growth of these individuals.”
Fuller said everything they do all comes back to protecting the customer. “At the end of the day, it’s about the safety of our customers. The customer is always a part of everything we do whether it be following OEM repair specifications or ADAS technology when that comes into play. No matter what dynamics change in the industry, the focus on the customer never really goes away.
“We are super proud of our past and even more energized about the road ahead,” Fuller expressed pride in the longevity of the company which celebrates 112 years in 2026. He insisted that truly serving customers comes from not being an order taker or people processor but by finding the customized complete collision repair and ADAS solutions. “Our mission and our core values remain true, and it all comes down to this team and its drive. I’m honored and deeply grateful to accept this award.”
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