Dent Wizard Names New F&I Operations Manager
Cory Schroeder was named F&I operations manager for Dent Wizard. The former GMAC Insurance employee will be based out of the company’s St Louis headquarters.
ST. LOUIS — Dent Wizard International, the automotive paintless dent removal company, appointed Cory Schroeder to F&I operations manager. He will be responsible for supporting the administration system and developing process improvements and best practices for the continued growth of Dent Wizard's F&I products.
Schroeder will operate out of Dent Wizard’s St. Louis headquarters, and will report to Lindsey Bird, Dent Wizard’s vice president of North American aftersales.
“Cory brings to Dent Wizard a strong strategic planning and insurance analysis background,” said Bird. “His knowledge of the auto insurance industry from a national perspective will benefit the Dent Wizard team and our partner dealerships across North America.”
Prior to joining Dent Wizard, Schroeder spent the past 10 years at GMAC Insurance where he developed a growth plan for a direct repair network. He was responsible for executing compliance plans for multiple states, and served as a liaison between underwriting and claims. He was also an accomplished claims manager for GMAC insurance.
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