Leadership Shift at NTP: Hull Promoted to President, Bontrager Moves to Advisory Role

JM&A Group, a provider of finance and insurance (F&I) and training in the automotive industry, announces the promotion of Kevin Hull to president of National Truck Protection Company (NTP).

Wade Bontrager, whose career spans nearly 30 years in the insurance industry, will continue to support NTP as a key advisor while remaining on the board of directors.

“We look forward to seeing all Kevin and the team will accomplish together at NTP,” said Scott Gunnell, president of JM&A Group. “JM&A Group has been in the automotive industry for 46 years, so we are excited to leverage our experiences and help accelerate the growth of the trucking protection space. There is a true synergy between these businesses, and we see lots of opportunities to better support our dealer partners by leveraging our investments in both companies.”

Acquired by JM&A Group in 2022, NTP serves as a vehicle service contract provider in the medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucking industry. It is the leading aftermarket vehicle service contract provider in the light-, medium-, and heavy-duty commercial trucking industry, providing repair cost coverage on major equipment.

Their two top brands, NTP and Premium 2000, are available to the single truck and small fleet owner-operators across a variety of channels throughout the U.S. and Canada, including OEM, independent dealerships, aftermarket truck resellers, agencies, and direct-to-consumers.

With this change, the business highlights its commitment to nurturing strong, lasting relationships with its partners and customers, recognizing that their success is integral to its own.

“Kevin is the perfect person to take the helm and steer our boat, an analogy I’ve often used with our team,” said Bontrager. “He is sharp, energetic, inquisitive, and excited about driving key initiatives we are currently developing while thinking about the next level of growth for NTP’s future. He’s going to fit into our business and this industry very well.”

In his role, Hull will be responsible for the direction and execution of NTP’s strategy and daily operations.

Before his promotion, Hull joined JM&A Group in 2019 as the manager of Dealer Talent Services. He swiftly advanced to director of Sales and Training before assuming his most recent role as director of Strategic Planning. There, he guided the senior leadership team and supported the ongoing execution of the company’s long-term strategic plan.

“As I step into this new role, having Wade in my corner as a trusted advisor is invaluable,” said Hull. “We both recognize the tremendous amount of opportunity to best utilize the connection between NTP and JM&A Group to provide a better experience for our partners. The opportunities ahead are tremendous, and with the tools and resources at our disposal, we can elevate NTP even further as a recognized leader in the market.”