Experience

iA American Warranty Group

• United States
• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President Marketing Services and Business Development

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Our history dates back to 1984 with the founding of Innovative Aftermarket Systems (IAS). In 2018, iA Financial Group of Canada expanded its presence in the United States by purchasing SouthwestRe and Dealers Assurance Company, joined by IAS in 2020. Together, these proud companies are now iA American Warranty Group. Our history dates back to 1984 with the founding of Innovative Aftermarket Systems (IAS). In 2018, iA Financial Group of Canada expanded its presence in the United States by purchasing SouthwestRe and Dealers Assurance Company, joined by IAS in 2020. Together, these proud companies are now iA American Warranty Group.



Blink Charging

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Regional Vice President Blink EV Charging

  • Sep 2020 - Mar 2021

  With industry-leading equipment and a robust network of public charging stations, Blink continues to develop the charging infrastructure required to meet the growing needs of EV drivers. Blink’s diverse product line-up boasts the most advanced equipment in the industry. We are driving the industry forward through our innovation and passion. Blink designs, manufacturers, distributes, owns and operates its own Network of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. With industry-leading equipment and a robust network of public charging stations, Blink continues to develop the charging infrastructure required to meet the growing needs of EV drivers. Blink’s diverse product line-up boasts the most advanced equipment in the industry. We are driving the industry forward through our innovation and passion. Blink designs, manufacturers, distributes, owns and operates its own Network of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.



J.D. Power

• Information Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director Global Automotive

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2020

  Despite shifting dynamics, the automotive industry remains steadfast in benchmarking its overall success against one key ingredient—the Voice of the Customer. For over 50 years, J.D. Power has been a trusted advisor in measuring this with a full suite of automotive solutions designed to help clients achieve their highest performance. In this role I used voice of the customer data to present independent studies to clients. Working within the various departments at my clients' organizations through business development, we created a number of processes and initiatives that resulted in positive outcomes, including but not limited to the #1 dealer body in online reputation management for two consecutive years, an industry first full end-to-end digital customer experience and an industry leading customer satisfaction program. Clients and Strategic Partners included but were not limited to Nissan North America, Mitsubishi North America, Bridgestone Americas, Precision Dynamics International, CarSaver, Reputation.com, 3 Birds Marketing and Centric Digital Show less



Bradshaw Chrysler Jeep

• United States
• Automotive

• General Manager

  • Jun 2016 - May 2017

  Celebrated Bradshaw Chrysler Jeep's 85th year in business and what a great year of business it was. The team came together to re-define processes and regain profitability that had been lost. We integrated with new strategic partners to increase sales, reduce costs and provide an improved customer experience. Celebrated Bradshaw Chrysler Jeep's 85th year in business and what a great year of business it was. The team came together to re-define processes and regain profitability that had been lost. We integrated with new strategic partners to increase sales, reduce costs and provide an improved customer experience.



DigniFi

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President - US Sales and Strategic Partner Operations

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Confident Financial Solutions now known as DigniFi was Tony's second start-up and first fin-tech company to provide point of sale simple interest loans for necessary automotive repairs. Confident Financial Solutions now known as DigniFi was Tony's second start-up and first fin-tech company to provide point of sale simple interest loans for necessary automotive repairs.



Kia America

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

• Director - Eastern Region

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2015

  Was a part of KMA during an exciting time in the brands history. Worked closely with 216 dealers, 9 direct reports 71 indirect reports and the corporate HQ in Irvine and Seoul. Became the youngest regional director in company history after holding an interim role for 3 months that saw the region achieve the business operating plan consecutively for the first time ever. Created many strong business and personal relationships that I continue to value to this day. Was a part of KMA during an exciting time in the brands history. Worked closely with 216 dealers, 9 direct reports 71 indirect reports and the corporate HQ in Irvine and Seoul. Became the youngest regional director in company history after holding an interim role for 3 months that saw the region achieve the business operating plan consecutively for the first time ever. Created many strong business and personal relationships that I continue to value to this day.



TrueCar, Inc.

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Business Development OEM Relations

  • Mar 2009 - Oct 2012

  Tony joined his first automotive start-up company, the former Zag.com as the 33rd employee in 2009. The company was just launching its biggest Auto Buying program with USAA. Working from my home office I cold called dealers and built a business in the Southwest Region covering Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arkansas. I helped grow the company by adding dealerships and created a program that was mutually beneficial for my customers and for our strategic partners. As the company grew so did my role and I took on new challenges by helping create the companies first several successful targeted incentive programs. Show less



Daimler Chrysler

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

• Numerous Management Roles - District, Regional, National Levels

  • Jun 2000 - Mar 2009

  Prior to graduating college I was hired into the District Manager training program at DaimlerChrysler. I got to experience life as a union employee in the DaimlerChrysler Customer Experience center where I was awarded numerous awards for exceptional customer experience. During my time at DaimlerChrysler I experienced many firsts and was promoted over 15 times in just under 9 years many of these promotions required relocation inorder to gain experiences in different business units and geographies. I was selected by the VP of Sales and Marketing as his first business planner and worked within many levels of the organization. Show less



Vector Marketing

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Professional /Assistant Branch Mgr

  • May 1997 - Sep 1999

  Sold Cutco Cutlery. Recruited and Hired sales consultants, held information and training sessions Sold Cutco Cutlery. Recruited and Hired sales consultants, held information and training sessions