Frey Joins The Warranty Group As Senior Vice President
CHICAGO – The Warranty Group, Inc., a global provider of service plans and related benefits, announced Doug Frey has been appointed Senior Vice President Consumer Products and TPA, with responsibility for US operations.
Prior to joining The Warranty Group, Frey held several positions in the warranty industry, including three years as president of Administration Specialists of Omaha and nine years as senior vice president, CFO, and board member of Universal Warranty.
Mike Frosch, President of The Warranty Group, stated “Doug brings an extensive background across many product areas and functional disciplines. His leadership will be a great asset to our US growth strategy.”
Frey is a CPA with an MBA from the University of Michigan and a BA from Albion College.
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