ARI's Cardile to Oversee Auto Truck Group Upfitter Operations, White Promoted to Senior VP
MT. LAUREL, N.J. – Automotive Resources International has announced that Frank Cardile, senior vice president of operations and client relations, will oversee the upfitting operations of newly-acquired Auto Truck Group (ATG) in addition his other duties. The company also announced that Bob White was promoted to senior vice president of fleet services.
MT. LAUREL, N.J. – Automotive Resources International has announced the following changes to its management team: Frank Cardile, senior vice president of operations and client relations, will now oversee the upfitting operations of newly-acquired Auto Truck Group (ATG) in addition to the ARI customer service teams, vehicle acquisition and supply chain management areas, the company stated. Cardile joined ARI in 1983 and has served in his current position since 2004.
Bob White was promoted to senior vice president of fleet services, responsible for vehicle remarketing, ARI's in-house call centers and all fleet service areas. White joined ARI in 1989 and most recently served as vice president of operations.
"Frank and Bob have been major contributors to ARI's fastest-growing fleet service areas for more than two decades," said ARI’s President Carl Ortell, "Their continued leadership will bolster ARI in both the value we bring to our clients and our market coverage."
Originally posted on Automotive Fleet
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