Harness Joins Dent Wizard in VP Role
Dave Harness has joined Dent Wizard as the company’s new vice president of information technology.


ST. LOUIS — Dent Wizard International has hired Dave Harness as vice president of information technology. He will report to Dent Wizard CFO Jim Powers. Harness brings several years of experience in the IT field to Dent Wizard, most notably in IT roles at St. Louis-based UniGroup, Inc. and subsidiaries, including United Van Lines, Mayflower Transit and other relocation and logistics-related entities. His roles there included senior director of IT infrastructure and support, senior director of communications technologies, and director of technology processing services.
“As our business continues to expand, so too must our focus on technology to drive both cost efficiencies and superior customer experiences,” said Powers. “Having previously worked with Dave at UniGroup, I’m confident that with his background and understanding of technology, as well as his customer-service mentality, he will be a great addition to the Dent Wizard team.”
“We are fortunate to have Dave join our team,” added Dent Wizard CEO Mike Black. “His experience, intellectual capital, serving attitude and approach to people will be great contributions to our winning culture.”
Originally posted on F&I and Showroom
More Industry

California Calling? What's Up With the State's New CARS Act?
Should auto dealers outside of California be concerned about its new price-transparency law? Yes, and you can guide them in the right direction.
Read More →
Tennessee Transaction Latest in Buy-Sell Flurry
Four stores move from a longtime local family business to one of the country’s biggest automotive groups as part of the industry’s continued consolidation.
Read More →
SUV Joins Safety Rankings
Thanks to a seat belt redesign, the Nissan Kicks has earned a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Read More →
Nebraska Rooftop Changes Hands
The Gregg Young Automotive Group has sold its second dealership to Janssen Auto Group, both in Plattsmouth, Neb.
Read More →
Penske Auto Group Deal a Record
The deal to take the dealership and transportation services company private sets a new pace for industry buy-sell transactions.
Read More →
War Toll a Damper on Used Auto Prices
Cox Automotive found wholesale depreciation to be elevated in September amid high fuel prices and this year's unusual hurricane season.
Read More →
Bridge the Maintenance Gap
With many drivers missing recommended maintenance, service departments offering transparency and efficiency have a better chance of reaching financially strained consumers.
Read More →
California Store Has New Owner
The longtime dealership in the northern part of the state is known for robust fleet sales and has served the state capital for 115 years.
Read More →
BMW Plant Pursues Cleaner Energy
BMW Group Plant Leipzig has utilized hydrogen to help power its production since 2013, but a new pipeline is planned to take it to another level.
Read More →
Auto Affordability Inches Up
The latest Cox Automotive and Moody’s Analytics index shows a slight increase in new-vehicle affordability despite high prices.
Read More →