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Dent Wizard Promotes Regional Director to Director of National Sales
Dent Wizard International has promoted Matt Trudeau to director of national sales for Dent Wizard’s F&I programs.Trudeau will work closely with Dent Wizard’s major national accounts and develop new opportunities with national F&I companies, dealer groups, OEMs and other strategic partners, the company stated.
by Staff
June 9, 20161 min to read
LOUIS — Dent Wizard International has promoted Matt Trudeau to director of national sales for Dent Wizard’s F&I programs.
As director of national sales, Trudeau will work closely with Dent Wizard’s major national accounts and develop new opportunities with national F&I companies, dealer groups, OEMs and other strategic partners, the company stated.
“Matt is a confident, knowledgeable, and experienced team player,” said Lindsey Bird, Dent Wizard’s vice president of aftersales. “In his nearly two decades with the company, he’s participated in the evolution of Dent Wizard’s world-class appearance programs. I have no doubt that his skills will serve him well in his new role.”
Trudeau, a 19-year veteran of Dent Wizard, has held many management positions in the company. He has served as sales manager, regional sales manager and district manager for New York State, according to the company. His most recently served as F&I director for the Northeast region.
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