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Our team loves working with journalists and and researchers around the world to share environmental & auto recycling stories, data, observations and ideas. Our subject matter experts are also available to discuss SHiFT® objectives and partnerships in an open dialog. Connect with our Public Relations team at jlavery@shift4tomorrow.org.
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Joe Hearn
CEO of Advanced Remarketing Services
About Joe
With over twenty years of experience, Joe is widely considered to be one of the foremost experts on national remarketing, vehicle recycling, end-of-life vehicles, and car donations. Joe is the CEO of ARS, whose technology platform powers the backend of SHiFT.
Reach Out to Discuss
- Various aspects and avenues of vehicle remarketing such as donations to other non-profits, and maximizing resale value of low-value-vehicles and end-of-life vehicles
- How SHiFT provides a cost effective solution to manage end-of-life vehicles for fleets, while proliferating the positive environmental impact of responsible vehicle recycling
- How SHiFT and automotive recycling supports the circular economy and maximizes the reuse of resources, creating good-story value in unexpected salvage situations like total loss, catastrophic weather events, or mechanical failures
- How SHiFT can play a part in your sustainability mission, adding value to what would otherwise be junk cars
In The News
SHiFT® and Stadium Auto Parts Featured in The Colorado Sun
SHiFT® was recently featured in The Colorado Sun for helping get old, high-polluting vehicles off the road and advancing sustainable auto recycling. The article spotlights SHiFT’s guaranteed vehicle retirement process and highlights certified partner Stadium Auto Parts, an 80-year leader in responsible recycling. Together, SHiFT and Stadium ensure every vehicle is processed to completion—engines decommissioned, materials reclaimed, and pollutants kept out of the environment. Read more about how SHiFT and our partners are creating a cleaner, more circular future for automotive recycling.
SHiFT® Featured in Fleet Management Weekly: New Solutions for End-of-Life Vehicles
SHiFT is featured in Fleet Management Weekly for our innovative approach to responsibly retiring fleet vehicles. Learn how we’re helping fleets reduce waste, recover materials, and support a greener transportation future.
NPR Shines a Light on Auto Recycling, SHiFT, and M&M Auto Parts
SHiFT and our partner M&M Auto Parts are in the national spotlight! NPR and All Things Considered featured our work in eco-friendly auto recycling.
Westover Auto Salvage Continues to Evolve Its Recycling Efforts
Westover’s recent adoption of the SHiFT Vehicle Retirement Initiative, a global enterprise that helping consumers and companies recycle end-of-life vehicles with environmentally responsible protocols.
SHiFT® Director Outlines Sustainable Fleet Vehicle Recycling Solutions
In this Federal News Network feature, SHiFT® Director Chapin Griffith explores how vehicle recycling offers government fleet managers a more efficient, sustainable alternative to auction-based disposal. While traditional resale often results in minimal returns and potential environmental risks, certified recycling programs like SHiFT® ensure end-of-life vehicles are dismantled, refined, and reused responsibly — keeping hazardous materials out of landfills and supporting the circular economy. By working with licensed domestic recyclers, agencies can reduce overhead, improve sustainability performance, and contribute to a stronger U.S. supply of affordable, high-quality recycled parts.
Winds of Change: The Impact of Vehicle Retirement in a New Era
As America navigates yet another political pivot, the conversation around environmental responsibility and consumer choice in the automotive industry continues to evolve. Chapin Griffith, Director of SHiFT Vehicle Retirement Initiative, highlights how responsible end-of-life vehicle retirement can significantly reduce environmental impact. Amid shifting federal policies and reduced EV incentives, programs like SHiFT empower consumers to make greener choices, proving sustainability doesn’t always require buying new, just retiring old the right way.