AGWS Adds VP of Training
Industry veteran and compliance expert Bob Harkins will serve as vice president of training for American Guardian's AGWS University.
WARRENVILLE, Ill. — American Guardian Warranty Services, Inc. (AGWS) has announced the addition of Robert (Bob) Harkins as vice president of training.
Harkins joins AGWS with a very extensive background in consumer finance, sales, and F&I management spanning 25 years. Most recently, he was vice president and director of training at AFG Training Academy in Texas.
Harkins has already led a number of training classes covering compliance, ethics and F&I sales for American Guardian. Attendees have praised the depth of his knowledge in these areas.
AGWS looks forward to having Harkins on staff as the trainer for the AGWS University that is offered by the American Guardian Group of Companies. For more information about the various classes offered at the AGWS University, please contact Bob at rharkins@agwsinc.com.
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