ABRA's Rick Assumes Sales and C.E. Position in Wisconsin.MINNEAPOLIS -- ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national damaged vehicle repair company located in Minneapolis, announced today the appointment of Robert Rick as Regional Vice President of Sales and Continuing Education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). for their Wisconsin Wisconsin, state, United States Wisconsin (wĭskŏn`sən, –sĭn), upper midwestern state of the United States. It is bounded by Lake Superior and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, from which it is divided by the Menominee market. Within this position, Rick will direct and develop a sales team to build business relationships with ABRA's customers, insurance partners, and dealerships, as well as develop and teach Continuing Education for internal and external partners. Rick joined ABRA in 1996 as Vice President of Human Resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. , and was named Vice President of Training in 1998, the position he maintained until his recent transfer to ABRA-Wisconsin. During his tenure at ABRA, Rick developed a national Continuing Education program and expanded ABRA's internal training program. He also served as a guest speaker for many industry-related events, including the annual NADA convention. "I am extremely excited to join the ABRA-Wisconsin team where I can use my sales, marketing and teaching skills", stated Rick. "I enjoyed being part of the corporate team at ABRA for eight years, and now look forward to many more years working with our team members at the market level." Before joining ABRA, Rick was an automotive trainer and consultant for all major auto manufacturers, specializing in sales, leasing and fixed operations. Rick earned a two-year automotive degree and a four-year business management degree from Northwood University Northwood University is a private university, with locations in many U.S. states. Northwood hosts three residential campuses in Midland, Michigan (opened in 1959), West Palm Beach, Florida (opened in 1984), and Cedar Hill, Texas (opened in 1966) as well as the University College in Midland, Michigan Midland is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan in Flint/Tri-Cities region of the state. It is the county seat of Midland County6. A small portion of the city is in Bay County. The city's population was 41,685 as of the 2000 census. . He, his wife and two sons have relocated re·lo·cate v. re·lo·cat·ed, re·lo·cat·ing, re·lo·cates v.tr. To move to or establish in a new place: relocated the business. v.intr. to Cedarburg, Wisconsin Cedarburg is a city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 10,908 at the 2000 census. The city is located partially within the Town of Cedarburg. Cedarburg Cedarburg is a small suburban community about 20 miles north of Milwaukee. . ABRA Auto Body & Glass is a national damaged vehicle repair company specializing in collision repair, paintless dent removal, and auto glass repair and replacement. Started with one repair center in 1984, they have grown to eighty-nine facilities in ten states. Their plans for accelerated national growth over the next several years include acquiring existing facilities and building new locations. |
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