Donlen Hires Coffman and Darbor for VP of Development Positions
Mike Coffman and Dan Darbor have joined Donlen Corporation, a provider of innovative fleet management systems, as vice president of business development in two key regions of the country: Chicago and Minneapolis.
"We are pleased to have Dan and Mike on our team. Their years of industry expertise align well with our advanced management tools and value proposition," said Barry Steel, Donlen's senior vice president of sales and marketing.
Coffman spent 11 years with GE Fleet in Minneapolis, where he most recently served as vice president of financial solutions. He has also worked for U.S. Fleet Leasing. This Bloomington, Minn. resident is an affiliate member of NAFA and a graduate of the University of Michigan.
Darbor is a resident of St. Charles, Ill. Before joining Donlen, he was a regional sales manager at Wheels Inc. in Chicago. He spent eight years there and earned the Salesman of the Year award two times. He has also worked for GE Capital.
About Donlen
Donlen Corporation, with headquarters in Northbrook, Ill., and offices nationwide, is North America’s fastest growing provider of innovative fleet management programs. Since its inception in 1965, Donlen has combined industry-leading innovative technology, responsive customer service and highly experienced industry experts. For more information, visit www.donlen.com.
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