Southeast Toyota Distributors Announces Two Senior-Level Appointments
Southeast Toyota Distributors LLC announced the promotions of Kevin Fleeger to group vice president of operations and Wayne Crater to vice president of parts supply and distribution.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Southeast Toyota Distributors LLC announced the promotions of Kevin Fleeger to group vice president of operations and Wayne Crater to vice president of parts supply and distribution.
Kevin Fleeger joined Southeast Toyota in 1997 as district parts sales manager and worked in various positions — primarily in parts and service — before being promoted to vice president of fixed operations in 2008. In his new role as group vice president, he will oversee all business operations in Jacksonville and Commerce, Ga., including vehicle processing, distribution and transportation services.
Wayne Crater joined Southeast Toyota in 1991 as a district parts sales manager and has since worked on fixed operations sales, supply and service sides of the company. In 2008, he was promoted to assistant vice president of parts supply and distribution. Now, as vice president, Crater will continue to oversee the parts distribution center, supporting the daily parts and accessory requirements for 214 Toyota and Lexus dealers within Southeast Toyota’s five-state distribution area, and three vehicle processing facilities.
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