WMABA’s Kris Burton Recognized as Collision Advice Spartan Shop of the Year

Congratulations to WMABA’s very own Kris Burton (Rosslyn Auto Body; Alexandria, VA) who was recognized as Spartan Shop of the Year during the 2026 Collision Advice Spartan 300 Symposium last month.

This award is presented annually by Collision Advice and industry leader Mike Anderson to a standout collision repair facility within the Spartan 300 performance group. Burton is a second-generation shop owner noted for his dedication to the collision industry. In addition to serving as president of WMABA, Burton serves as vice chairman of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists.

“I am honored to have received this recognition,” reflects Burton, who was almost in disbelief when his name was called during the ceremony. “The shop really has grown a lot over the past several years. I am always very proud of our team. We strive for excellence and we always work to try to do better.”

Burton threw a big celebration for his team at the shop complete with a mariachi band to commemorate their Spartan win!

Want more? Check out the September 2026 issue of Hammer & Dolly!