agent Entrepreneur logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

DealerRater Names Angelica Jeffreys VP of Strategic Partnerships and National Accounts

April 3, 2013
2 min to read


Waltham, Mass. — Dealer review site DealerRater promoted Angelica Jeffreys from director of business development for the U.S. and Canadian markets to vice president of strategic partnerships and national accounts.


In her new role, Jeffreys will be responsible for cultivating relationships with strategic partners, strengthening mutual value propositions and combining efforts to grow DealerRater’s business. She also will continue to direct selling efforts at corporate levels and is charged with increasing DealerRater’s advertising revenue in allied markets.

Ad Loading...


“Angelica’s promotion is very well deserved. Not only has she greatly contributed to the growth of DealerRater with her outstanding success selling our products, she has also been instrumental working behind the scenes participating in product and marketing strategies,” said Chip Grueter, president of DealerRater. “With more than 25 years of sales and management experience in the automotive industry, Angelica’s deep product knowledge as well as her large network of industry executives will continue to provide the company with invaluable insight, competitive intelligence and, more importantly, strategic new partnerships. I wish her much success in this new role.”


Commenting on her new position, Jeffreys stated: “I have very much enjoyed being part of such a dynamic and growing company as DealerRater, which offers the dealer community the most innovative products and services in the reputation management and content marketing arenas. There are many exciting initiatives on the horizon in the coming months and I am thrilled to be playing an even larger role in the company’s expansion.”

More Industry

Photo of two men in suit jackets shaking hands next to new car inside of a dealership
IndustryApril 23, 2026

A New Consumer Culture in the Auto Dealership

Dealers should aim to build a positive work environment, helping employees execute an efficient experience, from their online research to the final delivery of the vehicle.

Read More →
Closeup of the side of an Audi car
Industryby Hannah MitchellApril 23, 2026

New-Vehicle Sales Down

A cloudy April forecast was expected due to last April’s sales surge in anticipation of U.S. trade tariff-inflated prices. Meanwhile, automakers pumped up incentives to address today’s consumer wallet woes.

Read More →
Photo of Cadillac Lyriq SUV on road with partly cloudy sky in background
Industryby Hannah MitchellApril 16, 2026

Used Autos Selling for More

A recent price spike due to several larger market forces, though it hasn’t dulled demand, is pushing more consumers to efficient models to squeeze in buys.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Photo of facade of Waldorf Toyota car dealership
Industryby Hannah MitchellApril 16, 2026

Maryland Auto Group Sells

A group out West picked up the major D.C.-area collection, putting it in the upper tiers of private automotive groups in the U.S.

Read More →
Line graphic showing Cox Automotive's March Credit Availability Index status
Industryby Hannah MitchellApril 13, 2026

Auto Lending Opens Up in March

Lenders loosened access for subprime borrowers, and consumers with negative equity reached a record high, Cox Automotive reported.

Read More →
electric vehicle next to an urban charging station. EV Demand Diverges. F&I and Showroom logo
Industryby Lauren LawrenceApril 10, 2026

EV Interest Varies Regionally

U.S. consumer interest in electric vehicles lags behind other countries despite the rising gas prices caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Photo of the rear of a Mercedes GLC 400 electric SUV with a skyline in the background
Industryby Hannah MitchellApril 10, 2026

Brands Weighed on Projected Recalls

Research reveals the brands and models most likely to have higher recall rates over their lifetimes. While some brands rank high, addressing safety issues can be a selling point.

Read More →
Photo of white 2026 Ford Bronco on a sandy beach
Industryby Hannah MitchellApril 10, 2026

March New-Vehicle Sales Don’t Reflect War

Cox Automotive data shows Americans doubled down on big-is-better despite price increases. Slightly higher incentives helped fuel the demand.

Read More →
Photo of several cars on lifts in a service center
Industryby Hannah MitchellApril 9, 2026

Franchised Dealers Stand to Gain Service Business

Cox Automotive research shows both the opportunities and the challenges in turning consumers’ growing affordability needs into increased fixed-operations revenue.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Photo of office desk with open laptop on it and an empty chair next to it
IndustryApril 9, 2026

What Matters Most in Building Your Agency

The partner you choose for growth and expansion is key, because better is the ultimate goal instead of growth for growth’s sake.

Read More →