Protective Announces Leadership Changes
Chesterfield, Mo. - Protective promoted Rick Kurtz from Senior Vice President-Dealer Sales to Senior Vice President-Distribution. In his new, expanded role, Kurtz assumes responsibility for sales, distribution and training of all Protective Asset Protection lines of business which includes automotive, RV, marine and powersports.
With Kurtz’s expanded responsibilities, Tim Blochowiak has been promoted to Vice President of Dealer Sales. Tim has spent the past six years managing the South Division of the Dealer Sales team.
This change to Protective Asset Protection’s sales and distribution leadership ensures the organization will continue its focus on exceeding customers’ needs.
Scott Karchunas, president, Protective Asset Protection said, “Rick and Tim’s promotions are a testament to their proven ability to lead sales teams as well as their unwavering commitment to our customers.”
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