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Dent Wizard Appoints New Regional Operations Director

The new director, Paul Spears, will be responsible for leading the company's safety and compliance efforts, as well as providing additional operational support for the company's paint shops and Frontline Fast dealer clients.

by Staff
July 20, 2016
Dent Wizard Appoints New Regional Operations Director

Paul Spears, regional operations director for Dent Wizard's Mid-South Region.

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LOUIS — Dent Wizard International has appointed Paul Spears as regional operations director for the company’s Mid-South Region.

Spears will be responsible for leading the company’s safety and compliance efforts, as well as providing additional operational support for the company’s paint shops and Frontline Fast dealer clients.

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“Safety and compliance are top of mind throughout the Dent Wizard organization,” said Mike Black, Dent Wizard’s COO.  “Paul’s experience and perspective will ensure we’re meeting our high standards as we continue to grow Frontline Fast in this ten-state territory.”

Before joining Dent Wizard, Spears served as purchasing the reconditioning manager at Manheim Dallas-Ft. Worth Auto Auction. He also worked as a purchasing manager for Manheim Dallas Auto Auction and assistant manager at ADESA Auto Auction.

“Paul brings an extensive knowledge base and practical firsthand understanding to his new role,” said Addison Thomas, Dent Wizard’s vice president of the Mid-South region.  “I am confident that Paul possesses the technical skillset and industry expertise to thrive in his new role.”

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