Harness Joins Dent Wizard in VP Role
Dave Harness has joined Dent Wizard as the company’s new vice president of information technology.
ST. LOUIS — Dent Wizard International has hired Dave Harness as vice president of information technology. He will report to Dent Wizard CFO Jim Powers. Harness brings several years of experience in the IT field to Dent Wizard, most notably in IT roles at St. Louis-based UniGroup, Inc. and subsidiaries, including United Van Lines, Mayflower Transit and other relocation and logistics-related entities. His roles there included senior director of IT infrastructure and support, senior director of communications technologies, and director of technology processing services.
“As our business continues to expand, so too must our focus on technology to drive both cost efficiencies and superior customer experiences,” said Powers. “Having previously worked with Dave at UniGroup, I’m confident that with his background and understanding of technology, as well as his customer-service mentality, he will be a great addition to the Dent Wizard team.”
“We are fortunate to have Dave join our team,” added Dent Wizard CEO Mike Black. “His experience, intellectual capital, serving attitude and approach to people will be great contributions to our winning culture.”
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