Dent Wizard Names New CFO
ST. LOUIS — Dent Wizard International today announced the hiring of Jim Powers as the company’s new CFO. Powers officially assumed his new role on July 2 and reports to Dent Wizard CEO Mike Black. Powers comes to Dent Wizard having served in various leadership roles. He most recently served as president and CEO for ... Read More »
ST. LOUIS — Dent Wizard International today announced the hiring of Jim Powers as the company’s new CFO. Powers officially assumed his new role on July 2 and reports to Dent Wizard CEO Mike Black.
Powers comes to Dent Wizard having served in various leadership roles. He most recently served as president and CEO for St. Louis-based UniGroup Inc. and its subsidiaries, including United Van Lines, Mayflower Transit and other relocation and logistics-related entities. Prior to UniGroup, Powers held executive management positions with Viasystems Technologies, Crain Industries, Berg Electronics and Moog Automotive.
“Dent Wizard’s on a tremendous growth path, which has been continuing for more than seven years,” said Black. “Jim brings the intellectual capital and experiences that will help us continue the trend. I’m excited to have him on the senior team, and look forward to his strategic support for years to come.”
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