ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – American Auto Guardian, Inc. announced the promotion of Kristen Gruber to Vice President, Product Development. Kristen is a CPCU with over 20 years of product management and underwriting experience working for a major insurance company and general agency. Kristen joined AAGI in 2007 and has been responsible for the creation of new … Read More »

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – American Auto Guardian, Inc. announced that Andrew Wilson joined their sales team as Eastern Regional Vice President. With over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, Andrew’s career began in retail and included time as a Salesperson, Sales Manager and F&I Manager. Andrew has also held a number of training, sales … Read More »

SOUTHFIELD – Open Dealer Exchange, LLC, announced a partnership for integration with VW Credit, Inc., the captive finance company which provides financial products and services specifically to Volkswagen and Audi dealers and their customers throughout the U.S. The partnership includes processing credit application and contract data within the dealer management system (DMS) as part of … Read More »

SCOTTSDALE – CNA National Warranty Corporation is celebrating 30 years in business. Known in the automobile dealer industry as a provider of vehicle service contracts, CNA National was established as Western National Warranty Corporation in January 1982 as a family-owned business operated by Paul and Judy Askos. “Every day we feel entrusted to continue the … Read More »

AUSTIN – IAS announced that Matt Nowicki has been promoted to Vice President of Retail Software. Nowicki has served as the company’s Director of Technology since 1999 and in his new role will continue to direct innovation with responsibility for the technology development of the company’s flagship software suite, SmartDealerProducts.   “Matt has spent the … Read More »

SCOTTSDALE — CNA National announced that Mark Wheeler was appointed to regional vice president, effective Jan. 6. “At CNA National, we continue to enhance our sales organization in order to expand our position as an industry leader,” said Alan Miller, senior vice president of sales. “Mark’s career is highlighted by multiple successes in the sales … Read More »