American Coating Company, creator of the Patriot Liner brand, has launched Patriot Fleet Solutions, aimed at revolutionizing the fleet upfitting industry. To lead this initiative, the company has appointed industry veteran Henry Chedraoui, whose 22-year career in the fleet sector is marked by innovation and success, as vice president.

“Henry brings unparalleled expertise to our team,” said Josh DeLaune, founder and owner of the Patriot divisions. “His strategic vision and proven ability to build impactful systems make him the ideal leader for this transformative venture.”

Henry began his career in 2002 with the Maaco franchise system, where his leadership contributed to over $45 million in annual revenue for franchisees during his decade-long tenure. He later joined Line-X, where he spent seven years out of his twelve with the company crafting the national accounts department from the ground up, achieving $18 million in bids and introducing a fleet-focused business model that reshaped the company’s operations.

“The national accounts department was just an idea—a seed. I nurtured it into a thriving entity that brought fleet solutions to the forefront,” Chedraoui said. “Joining Patriot Fleet Solutions is an incredible opportunity to continue pushing boundaries and driving innovation.”

In his new role, Chedraoui will focus on expanding the division’s capabilities, fostering strategic partnerships, and delivering cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of fleet businesses.

“Henry’s vision aligns perfectly with our commitment to excellence,” DeLaune added. “We’re excited about the possibilities under his guidance.”