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Technology Veteran Joins AutoLoop as COO

AutoLoop has appointed Alex Eckelberry as its new COO. The technology veteran will be responsible for overall operations of the company.

by Staff

June 29, 2016

Technology Veteran Joins AutoLoop as COO — Alex Eckelberry, COO, AutoLoop.

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CLEARWATER, Fla. — AutoLoop LLC has appointed Alex Eckelberry as its COO, according to a company press release. In his new position, Eckelberry will be responsible for overall operations of the company.

“With the massive development and growth we’ve experienced recently, building out our management team is crucial,” said AutoLoop CEO Steve Anderson. “Alex’s combination of significant technical knowledge and years of software industry expertise will help us drive AutoLoop to the next level. We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to his contribution to our organization.”

Eckelberry's 30-year tech career includes work in product development, product management, marketing, sales, and operations. Prior to joining AutoLoop, he served as CEO of Technology Growth Engineering.

“Contributing to a company’s growth, being part of its technological innovation and helping it make a positive difference to an industry is extremely rewarding,” Eckelberry said. “In just a few short years, AutoLoop’s unique platform has significantly improved business for millions of users, and I’m thrilled to be working with the management team and taking that progress even further.”

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