Tim Brugh Named President of AAGI
Arlington Heights, Ill. – American Auto Guardian Inc. (AAGI) appointed Tim Brugh president, effective May 10, 2013. Al Ranieri, the company’s previous president is now AAGI’s chairman of the board.
Ranieri said, “Tim will use his proven passion and broad‐based skills to strengthen AAGI’s market position. Tim’s wealth of experience and knowledge positions him well for this new role. I am pleased to have Tim at the helm of AAGI!”
Brugh joined the company in 1997 and during his tenure has demonstrated a dedication to the success of the company, as well as the staff. “I look forward to continuing the work Al began when he created AAGI. His pioneering work in this industry, together with the ethical manner in which the business is handled each day, provides me with a solid foundation to lead AAGI into its next phase of development,” said Brugh.
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