Mezen Adds Reddin to F&I Development Team
Former Walser Automotive Group executive Amber Reddin has joined Mezen Dealer Services as an F&I development manager.
MINNEAPOLIS — Mezen Dealer Services LLC announced that 18-year F&I industry veteran Amber Reddin has joined the agency as an F&I development manager. Before joining MDS, Reddin spent 16 years with Walser Automotive Group, most recently serving as their senior finance director, responsible for strategizing and maintaining the profitability and long-term growth of the 27-rooftop group.
Reddin’s automotive career began in the service department at one of Walser’s Twin Cities dealerships and continued with a number of roles, including lead F&I manager, F&I field specialist, and manager of insurance services.
“We are excited to have Amber join our team,” said MDS agent principal Tony Troussov. “She has an extensive knowledge and experience in multiple aspects of the auto industry, which include sales, F&I, management, upfront pricing, and single-point-of-contact process and employee development. We are looking forward to have her work with our dealerships bringing an enormous amount of value to our clients.”
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