Christopher Carmen Email & Phone Number

California / Nevada / Hawaii

2023 recipient of the Thomas Built Buses "Gold Level Parts Excellence Award"2022 recipient of the Thomas Built Buses "Overall Platinum Level Parts Excellence Award"2021 recipient of the Thomas Built Buses "Gold Level Parts Excellence Award"2019 recipient of the Thomas Built Buses "Gold Level Parts Excellence Award"2018 recipient of the Thomas Built Buses "Gold Level Parts Excellence Award"2017 recipient of the Thomas Built Buses "Platinum Level Parts Excellence Award" 2016 recipient of the Thomas Built Buses "Gold Level Parts Excellence Award"

AccomplishmentsSuccessful acquisition of assets of Passmore Automotive Distributors. Employee retention of 100% at time of acquisition. Minimal employee turnover during 7 year tenure. Client retention of 95+%Increased client base by 37% thereby increasing revenues.Increased market penetration from dealer expeditor to all channels of aftermarket to include jobbers, fleets, installers, and municipalities. Expansion into the aftermarket resulted in increased gross profits.Enhanced and increased product line offering from strictly Motorcraft to include a greater selection of aftermarket product lines. Winner of Ford Motor Co. awards for excellence in service, increased revenues, and aftermarket penetration. Successful in negotiating the following operational essentials:Computer systemsFleet automobile purchasesVendors, utilities, contract delivery servicesLeases, facilities maintenance agreementsHealth, workers compensation, business liability insurance packages

Accomplishments$14m in annual automotive aftermarket parts sales. Responsible for all aspects of multiple line warehouse distributorship in a highly competitive market. Consecutive winner of Ford Motor Co. awards for excellence in service, increased revenues, and aftermarket penetration.