NAE Hires National Sales Manager
F&I product provider National Automotive Experts/NWAN named Ryan Nelson as its new national sales manager. He has been in the business since 1995 and most recently served as executive vice president for Spencer Re.
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — National Automotive Experts/NWAN — a provider of auto, RV and powersports F&I products — has hired Ryan Nelson as its national sales manager, the company announced this week.
Nelson has been in the automotive industry since 1995. He has worked at companies like Bridgestone Firestone, Zurich Direct Markets and Cunningham Lindsey. Before joining NAE/NWAN, Nelson served as the executive vice president for Spencer Re, a reinsurance company based in Puerto Rico.
“We are extremely excited to have Ryan as part of our team,” said David Neuenschwander, vice president of National Automotive Experts. “Ryan has an extensive background in the automobile industry with proven history of leading sales teams and driving top line growth. Ryan’s talent and experience will help ensure that we continue to deliver on our promises. He is driven to be the best and will be counted on to lead our sales team as we help our customers grow their business.”
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