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Pete Pearson

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To:
Belron
Title/Position:
Global Sales Manager
From:
Safelite Solutions
Title/Position:
Senior Vice President of Client Sales and Support
Significance:
Belron has named Pete Pearson as Global Sales Manager responsible for building partnerships with insurance and fleet companies in the 34 countries in which Belron operates. Pearson has been in the vehicle glass industry for 28 years, most recently serving as the Senior Vice president of Client Sales and Support for Safelite Solutions.
Contact Info:
http://www.belron.com/

Ryan Dicken

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To:
CEI Group
Title/Position:
Midwest Regional Sales Manager
From:
Union Leasing
Title/Position:
Midwest Regional Sales Manager
Significance:
The CEI Group, Inc. announced the appointment of Ryan Dicken as Midwest Regional Sales manager. Mr. Dicken comes to CEI from Union Leasing, where he also held the position of Midwest Regional Sales Manager. His experience also includes four years at Donlen Corporation, where he was Vice President of Business Development, and four years at Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Contact Info:
http://www.ceinetwork.com

Gerhard Schmidt

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To:
Ford Motor Company
Title/Position:
CTO and VP
From:
Title/Position:
Significance:
Gerhard Schmidt, Ford's Chief Technical Officer and vice president, Research & Advanced Engineering, will retire Feb. 1, after 10 years with the company. Schmidt, 64, a former executive with BMW AG, has led Ford's worldwide research organization based in Dearborn, and Aachen, Germany. Ford's Research and Advanced Engineering staff of scientists, engineers and technicians is dedicated to supporting the company as a leader in providing safe, sustainable and affordable mobility through innovation in science and technology.
Contact Info:
http://ford.com

Lilicia Bailey

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To:
SVP and Global Chief People Officer
Title/Position:
Manheim
From:
Title/Position:
Significance:
Manheim Senior Vice President and Global Chief People Officer Lilicia Bailey has been named by the Atlanta Business League (ABL) as one of "Atlanta's Top 100 Black Women of Influence." Bailey was recognized for her achievement at the ABL's 16th annual Women of Vision Breakfast, held last month at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. The list, published since 1994, recognizes black women in the metro Atlanta community who have reached senior level positions within their profession; are leading entrepreneurs in their industry; or have attained the ability to influence large public bodies politically and in government.
Contact Info:
http://manheim.com

Michael Grave

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To:
Edmunds.com
Title/Position:
Director of National Accounts, Dealer Initiatives
From:
Kelley Blue Book
Title/Position:
Director of Business Development
Significance:
Michael Grave has joined Edmunds.com as Director of National Accounts in its Dealer Initiatives area. In his newly created position, Grave will work with Greg Smith to continue to build and manage relationships with the biggest dealer groups in the country - many of whom he worked with in his previous position as Director of Business Development for Kelley Blue Book. In that role, he was responsible for corporate sales and relationship management and served clients such as AutoNation, Carmax, Lithia, Mile One, Enterprise Car Sales, Sonic and Asbury.
Contact Info:
http://edmunds.com

David Westcott

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To:
National Automobile Dealers Association
Title/Position:
Vice Chairman for 2012
From:
David Westcott Buick GMC Suzuki
Title/Position:
President
Significance:
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has elected David W. Westcott as Vice Chairman for 2012. Westcott, 64, President of David Westcott Buick GMC Suzuki in Burlington, N.C., has been a new-car dealer since 1981. He currently represents North Carolina's new-car dealers on NADA's board of directors. Westcott currently serves as chairman of the association's Dealership Operations Committee. He's also a member of the Industry Relations Committee and the Dealers Election Action Committee (DEAC) board of trustees.
Contact Info:
http://nada.org/

Kathleen McCann

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To:
United Road Services Inc.
Title/Position:
President
From:
Title/Position:
Significance:
Kathleen McCann has spent her life managing businesses that use lots of trucks. As the new President of Romulus-based vehicle transporter United Road Services Inc., she's overseeing the $50 million acquisition of 200 new trucks to bolster the current fleet of 800. That's just part of her new job duties, which include expanding into new markets and buying up firms that will help United Road grow.
Contact Info:
http://www.unitedroad.com/

Vince Tunzi

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To:
izmocars
Title/Position:
National Field Operations Manager
From:
Title/Position:
Significance:
izmocars announced that auto industry veteran and process training expert Vince Tunzi has been named National Field Operations Manager. In this role, Tunzi will oversee izmocars' national consulting team, which is dedicated to the successful implementation and execution of izmocars solutions at auto dealerships across the country. Tunzi's mandate includes further expansion of the company's innovative process for accessory sales that has increased average accessories revenue-per-vehicle by $475, net profits by 28% and gross margins by 45% for hundreds of US dealerships.
Contact Info:
http://www.izmocars.com/

Kim Pena-Molnar

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To:
Primeritus Financial Services, Inc.
Title/Position:
Vice President of Operations and Client Services
From:
Renovo Services, LLC
Title/Position:
Vice President
Significance:
Primeritus Financial Services, Inc. has named Kim Pena-Molnar as Vice President of Operations and Client Services. Kim previously served as Vice President of Renovo Services, LLC. With over 20 years of experience in the forwarding and automotive auction industry, Pena-Molnar brings extensive management experience in sales, remarketing and business development working with industry leading companies Remarketing Solutions, Manheim and ADT Automotive.
Contact Info:
http://www.primeritus.com/

Jared Rowe

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To:
Kelley Blue Book
Title/Position:
President
From:
AutoTrader.com
Title/Position:
VP of Product Management
Significance:
Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, named Jared Rowe as its new president, replacing Paul Johnson, who recently retired. Rowe was previously Vice President of Product Management at AutoTrader.com. Prior to that, Rowe spent 10 years at FordDirect where he was a member of the FordDirect founding executive management team.
Contact Info:
http://www.kbb.com/

Mark Dubois

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To:
Performance Incorporated
Title/Position:
Director, Buy Here Pay Here Performance Groups
From:
Dealer Performance and Consulting LLC
Title/Position:
President
Significance:
Mark Dubois has more than 30 years of experience in the automobile business ranging from sales, dealership management, recruiting and training, e-business, marketing, and multi location Buy Here - Pay Here store management. Prior to joining Performance Incorporated Mark was President of Dealer Performance and Consulting LLC; which specialized in providing consulting and training to BHPH dealers across the United States. Mark also served as the moderator for BHPH "20 Groups."
Contact Info:
http://www.performance20groups.com/default.asp

Mike Sample

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To:
DaimlerChrysler Fleet Operations
Title/Position:
National Business Development Manager
From:
DaimlerChrysler Fleet Operations
Title/Position:
Regional Account Executive, Chicago
Significance:
Sample will work closely w/ major fleet management companies in this newly created position.
Contact Info:
www.fleet.chrysler.com

Jean Bolz

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To:
DaimlerChrysler Fleet Operations
Title/Position:
Regional Account Executive
From:
DaimlerChrysler
Title/Position:
Jeep marketing
Significance:
Bolz will be responsible for the Detroit region. She replaces Roger Boyle.
Contact Info:
www.fleet.chrysler.com

Paula Knox

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To:
DaimlerChrysler Fleet Operations
Title/Position:
Regional Account Executive
From:
DaimlerChrysler
Title/Position:
International Sales and Marketing
Significance:
Knox replaces Tommy Lasater. She will be responsible for the Dallas region.
Contact Info:
www.fleet.chrysler.com

Randy Dusek

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To:
DaimlerChrysler Fleet Operations
Title/Position:
Regional Account Executive
From:
DaimlerChrysler
Title/Position:
Service Contracts
Significance:
Dusek will be responsible for the Chicago area. He replaces Mike Sample.
Contact Info:
www.fleet.chrysler.com

Matt Lewis

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To:
DaimlerChrysler Fleet Operations
Title/Position:
Regional Account Executive
From:
DaimlerChrysler
Title/Position:
International Sales
Significance:
Lewis will be responsible for the newly created Connecticut region.
Contact Info:
www.fleet.chrysler.com

Marc Sears

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To:
DaimlerChrysler Fleet Operations
Title/Position:
Philadelphia Regional Account Executive
From:
DaimlerChrysler Fleet Operations
Title/Position:
Fleet Sales Manager - Commercial Vans
Significance:
Sears replaces Bob McGehee. He will be responsible for the Harrisburg, Philadelphia and south NJ areas.
Contact Info:
www.fleet.chrysler.com

Carl Shumacher

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To:
DaimlerChrysler Fleet Operations
Title/Position:
New Jersey Regional Account Executive
From:
DaimlerChrysler
Title/Position:
Mopar Division
Significance:
Schumacher replaces Joe Branda. He will be responsible for NJ and northeastern PA.
Contact Info:
www.fleet.chrysler.com

Dan Dugan

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To:
DaimlerChrysler Fleet Operations
Title/Position:
New England Regional Account Executive
From:
DaimlerChrysler
Title/Position:
Dealer Placement Group
Significance:
Dugan replaces James McCoy. He will be responsible for MA, RI, NH, ME and VT.
Contact Info:
www.fleet.chrysler.com

NTEA

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Title/Position:
From:
National Truck Equipment Association
Title/Position:
Significance:
NTEA was announced as winner of 2 Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE) Diamond Awards - for the Print Newsletter and Meetings & Expositions categories.
Contact Info:
www.ntea.com

Hans Damen

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To:
Fleet Synergy International (FSI)
Title/Position:
Managing Director
From:
Fleet Synergy International
Title/Position:
Regional Sales Director
Significance:
Damen has been w/ FSI since 1997. FSI is a global vehicle leasing and fleet management alliance.
Contact Info:
www.fleetsynergy.com

Jean-Marc Julien

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To:
I-CAR
Title/Position:
Canadian Field Operations Support Manager
From:
Gateway Chevrolet Oldsmobile, Brampton, Ont
Title/Position:
Collision Centre Manager
Significance:
Julien has over 20 yrs experience in the auto collision industry.
Contact Info:
www.i-car.com/

William J. Ford

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Title/Position:
From:
NationaLease
Title/Position:
President
Significance:
Ford is retiring effective Jan 1, 2004. He has led the company since 1985 and will continue to serve as a consultant and board member. He will be succeeded by John Grainger.
Contact Info:
www.nationalease.com

Joe Greenwell

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To:
Ford Motor Co.
Title/Position:
President of Jaguar and Land Rover
From:
Ford Motor Co.
Title/Position:
Significance:
Greenwell replaces Bob Dover, who is retiring. The appointment is effective Oct 1.
Contact Info:
www.ford.com

Bruce Blythe

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To:
Ford Motor Co.
Title/Position:
Chief Strategy Officer
From:
Title/Position:
Significance:
Blythe worked for Ford from 1968 to 1993. His last position w/ Ford was VP of business strategy in Europe.
Contact Info:
www.ford.com