GRAPEVINE, Texas — F&I products and services provider CareGard Warranty Services Inc. announced the promotions of Bryan Myers and John Zwart to the vice president level.
Bryan Myers has been promoted to vice president of sales. With more than 20 years in the F&I space, and over 10 years at CareGard, Bryan will be tasked with expanding CareGard’s footprint with new and existing agent and dealer partners with a continued focus on training and income development.
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John Zwart has been promoted to the role of vice president of agent relations. Zwart brings more than 30 years of experience in the F&I space, including more than 10 years at CareGard. His focus will remain on adding, building, and growing existing relationships with agent and dealer partners.
“It pleases me greatly to promote these gentlemen,” said Guy Koenig, the company’s president. “Both Bryan and John have been instrumental in the continued growth of CareGard as we enter our 25th year in business. Their hard work and continued leadership over the past years has helped set us apart amongst our competitors, and their efforts have played a significant role in placing us where we are today in the marketplace.”
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