Experience

Surety Protect LLC

• United States
• Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & CEO

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  After 30 years of servicing both dealers and OEM, I decided to launch my own agency "Surety Protect LLC" to offer dealers and customers the most innovative F&I products and a world-class user experience throughout the lifecycle of vehicle ownership. We partnered with an “A” rated, full-service F&I product administrator, highly focused on technology, EV solutions and speed of time for ease of doing business. We strive to be the most innovative protection provider at a competitive cost for consumers, OEM (auto, RV, Power-sports, commercial and fleet), and e-commerce/web retail affiliate platforms. We intend to focus on other distribution channels outside of the “dealer” business. All products are backed by “A” rated insurance carriers Show less



Merz Properties LLC

• Southwest Florida

• President

  • Dec 2012 - Present

  Founder and president of Merz Properties LLC, a real estate development company. Founder and president of Merz Properties LLC, a real estate development company.



Hyundai Capital America

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Sales Director

  • Feb 2019 - Apr 2022

  Led the day-to-day sales operations of Hyundai Capital Insurance (HCI) nationally. Aligned with the OEM and HCI executive teams on initiatives to support the Hyundai, Genesis, and KIA branded Finance and Insurance programs.Managed the sales team through collaboration and execution of corporate business plan

• Regional Sales Manager

  • Jun 2016 - Feb 2019

  Led the day-to-day sales operations of HCI throughout the 12 US Western States. Responsible for planning, organizing, and executing the corporate objectives, while leading the District managers to increase sales, product penetration and profit for 164 dealerships throughout the Western Region

• Senior District Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

  Managed all participating dealerships in the Western Region, while increasing account acquisitions. Successfully provided district leadership and account development for Hyundai Capital America and dealers in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming.



JM Family Enterprises, Inc.

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• District Manager

  • Sep 2011 - Nov 2012

  Provided District leadership to twenty nine dealerships, while significantly increasing their brand awareness, performances and profitability.

• Specialist Development Supervisor

  • Apr 2008 - Sep 2011

  Supervised 12 – 17 JM&A Specialists directly and 39 – 50 indirectly.Performed benchmark assessments to identify the Specialists' improvement needs.Provided business development and advanced training for over 400 dealerships and upper management.

• F & I Specialist

  • Oct 2006 - Apr 2008

  Trained over 150 finance and sales managers across the countryAssisted the District, Regional and Divisional Managers with account development across the country



Greater Orlando, Fl

• Greater Orlando, Fl area

• Salesperson, Finance Manager, Finance Director, Sales Manager GSM, GM

  • Jun 1993 - Jun 2006

  Managed all departments within the dealerships Responsible for hiring, monitoring, coaching, training, all employees Reviewed all financials and opportunities with Dealer Principals Improved CSI and customers’ retention Ensured compliance according to all federal and State’s regulations Managed all departments within the dealerships Responsible for hiring, monitoring, coaching, training, all employees Reviewed all financials and opportunities with Dealer Principals Improved CSI and customers’ retention Ensured compliance according to all federal and State’s regulations