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AE Names ‘40 Under 40’

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — The editors and publishers of Agent Entrepreneur have announced the names of the young executives that will be profiled in a special “40 Under 40” issue in September. The honorees are: AE and P&A magazine team Greg Arroyo, editorial director, F&I and Showroom and Auto Dealer Today Mike Bacosa, senior claims ... Read More »

August 31, 2015
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TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — The editors and publishers of Agent Entrepreneur have announced the names of the young executives that will be profiled in a special “40 Under 40” issue in September.

The honorees are:

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  • AE and P&A magazine team

  • Greg Arroyo, editorial director, F&I and Showroom and Auto Dealer Today

  • Mike Bacosa, senior claims manager, CNA National

  • George Belokas, actuary and assistant vice president, GPW and Associates

  • Mike Burgiss, founder and vice president, MakeMyDeal

  • Steven Burns, CEO, Key Royal Financial Services Inc.

  • Cliff Childers, account executive, National Automotive Experts

  • Brandon Cohen, director of operations, Orion Service Corp.

  • Brian Crisorio, vice president of marketing, United Development Systems Inc.

  • Jeff Crisorio, vice president of sales, United Development Systems Inc.

  • Brad Davis, vice president of sales, Norman and Company Inc./Classic Products

  • Dylan Doran, owner, Western Fidelity

  • Kate Eltringham, vice president of marketing, GWC Warranty

  • Vinesha Frey, operations manager, Dealer Admin Services

  • Eric Gesualdo, national sales director, MG Business Media

  • Jason Gillette, vice president of sales and marketing, StoneEagle

  • Ryan Hanlon, national reinsurance specialist, Portfolio

  • Chris Howell, president, Certified Finance and Insurance

  • Zach Hughes, president, Capital Companies Inc.

  • Jeremy Lindsey, COO, Alpha Warranty Services

  • Aaron Lunt, assistant general counsel and head of regulatory affairs, The Warranty Group Inc.

  • Kevin Macek, product specialist, United States Warranty Corp.

  • Jim Maxim Jr., president, MaximTrak

  • David Neuenschwander, vice president, National Automotive Experts

  • John Nisson, vice president of operations, PermaPlate

  • Sarah Oliva, account executive, Great Lakes Companies

  • Eric Peterson, executive vice president of sales, The Oak Group

  • Jeff Robinson, vice president of risk and operations, Alpha Warranty Services

  • Steve Rosenvall, CEO, Alpha Warranty Services

  • Ilya Shnayder, president and CEO, Janus Automotive Administrators Inc.

  • Christina Schrank, COO, National Auto Care

  • Joe St. John, director of training, IAS

  • Tanya Stevenson, director of sales and product development, Portfolio

  • Jacqueline Swank, marketing manager, AUL Corp.

  • Garrett Thorpe, vice president, The Impact Group

  • Mark Timperley, regional training director, Automotive Development Group

  • Carmen Torres, vice president of marketing and sales, SouthwestRe

  • Spencer Wanderon, Northeast regional sales manager, National Auto Care

  • Matthew Weil, vice president and general counsel, American Guardian Group of Companies

  • Ryan Williams, president, Fidelis PPM

“This list represents the next generation of leaders in the agency, product provider and administrator segments,” said David Gesualdo, publisher of AE and P&A magazines. “It is a formidable group and one that is brimming with confidence and optimism.”

In the issue, the honorees will discuss their views on the industry, including how they chose to work in it and the changes they believe their generation will make. They will also name their mentors and share advice for the young executives who will follow them. The issue will also include a roundtable discussion among the fathers and uncles of “40 Under 40” entrants who followed them into the industry.

“In the automotive arena, our focus is not on the past but the present and future,” Gesualdo said. “Based on the exemplary character displayed by our honorees, I believe ’40 Under 40’ offers a glimpse into a future that is very, very bright.”

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