Repairify Expands Sales Leadership Team, Announces Hiring of New Vice President of Sales, Additional Sales Team Promotions
Hawxhurst brings over a decade of experience in the automotive industry to the Repairify team. Her previous roles include Vice President of Dealer Sales for OPENLANE, a leading operator of digital marketplaces for wholesale used vehicles, and Sales Manager for CarMax. Hawxhurst has led high-growth sales teams in both field and retail settings and is deeply committed to customer experience and cross-functional collaboration. A recipient of Auto Remarketing's '40 Under 40' award, Hawxhurst will be working closely with account executives and collision center customers in the field to strengthen relationships and drive growth.
'We are excited to have Jennifer join the Repairify team,' said Repairify Chief Transformation Officer Keith Crerar. 'Jennifer has a proven track record of elite leadership skills and superior customer service program execution. We look forward to her bringing her experience in the industry to the sales team as we focus on our vision of building stronger partnerships and driving value for our customers.'
In addition to naming Hawxhurst to her new role, Repairify has also promoted Aubrey Dahl to Senior Vice President, Global Sales Operations and Andy Noyes to Vice President of Sales, Strategic Accounts. In her expanded role, Dahl will be building a Sales Operations Center of Excellence, focused on driving sales effectiveness and operational consistency. Dahl has been part of the Repairify sales team for close to two years and she has over 15 years' experience in sales leadership roles. Noyes has over 20 years of experience working in the automotive industry, and he has been part of the Repairify team for over six years. His new role will focus on sales and customer experience for multiple-shop operators and dealer groups.
About asTech, Driven by Repairify
asTech is the leading provider of remote diagnostic solutions and services to the collision industry. asTech provides cutting‐edge, expert diagnostics using authentic OEM tools to provide safe and accurate repairs. asTech provides remote diagnostics using its patented devices and access to ASE- and I-CAR-certified technicians who service many trouble codes remotely and provide real‐time assistance to shop technicians at the vehicle when needed. asTech also offers mobile repair, key replacement, and calibration services. asTech is based in Plano, Texas. For more information, please visit asTech.com.
About Repairify, Inc.
Repairify, Inc. and its family of brands empower the automotive repair industry to master today's modern, data-intensive vehicles. By providing revolutionary OEM tool and validated OEM-Compatible technology, services, and intelligence, Repairify helps automotive professionals run better businesses through improved diagnostics, calibrations, programming, and workflows. Repairify's brands are committed to vehicle and driver safety by providing repairers with excellent service, supported by the highest quality and precision tools, technology, and data.
Repairify, Inc. is a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC. The Repairify family includes asTech, adasThink, AutoMobile Technologies (AMT), Automotive Training Group (ATG), BlueDriver, FleetGenix, MobileTechRX, and One Guard Inspections. For more information, please visit repairify.com.
About Kinderhook Industries
Kinderhook Industries, LLC is a private investment firm that manages more than $5.4 billion of committed capital. It has made in excess of 400 investments and follow-on acquisitions since its inception. Kinderhook's investment philosophy is predicated on matching unique, growth-oriented investment opportunities with exceptional financial expertise and its proprietary network of operating partners. Its focus is on middle market businesses with defensible niche market positioning in the healthcare services, environmental/business services, and automotive/light manufacturing sectors. It has a track record of successfully and consistently building industry leaders. For more information, please visit kinderhook.com.
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