Allstate Announces Leadership Changes at Allstate Dealer Services
Northbrook, IL – The Allstate Corporation today announced leadership changes at Allstate Dealer Services (ADS). Mark Green, president of Ivantage Select Agency, Inc., will take on a dual role and become president of Allstate Dealer Services. Green replaces Doug Herberger who resigned in March 2014. Douglas Frey, director of the Allstate Auto Dealer Program is promoted to chief operating officer of ADS.
“Allstate Dealer Services is a leading provider of Finance and Insurance (F&I) products and one of Allstate’s fast-growing businesses,” said Kathy Mabe, president of Allstate Business to Business. “Mark and Doug have strong track records of building and growing insurance operations. Their leadership experience will help continue the momentum at Allstate Dealer Services.”
Mark Green was previously vice president in Allstate’s Capital Region and senior vice president of the sales and distribution division of Allstate Financial Services. In 2012, he became president of Ivantage, an affiliate and insurance brokerage operation of Allstate. Green will maintain his role with Ivantage while taking on leadership of Allstate Dealer Services. Prior to joining Allstate, Green served in executive roles for Swiss Re, Chubb, Wells Fargo and the AIX Group. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Macalester College and received his MBA from Columbia Business School.
Doug Frey joined Allstate in 2013 as director of the Dealer Exclusive Agency Program. He came to Allstate from the Warranty Group and Virginia Surety Insurance, where he served as senior vice president. Frey has more than 25 years of experience and has held senior leadership roles at GMAC, Administration Specialists of Omaha, Arthur Andersen and the Universal Warranty Corporation. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Albion College and received his MBA from the University of Michigan.
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