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Sonsio and Evolution by Dent Wizard Complete Merger

January 5, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Sonsio LLC, a provider of vehicle protection and warranty programs to the automotive aftermarket, recently announced its merger with Evolution, Dent Wizard’s F&I vehicle protection division. The merger was effective January 1. The combined company will operate under the Sonsio Vehicle Protection brand. David Jones, Sonsio’s president & CEO, will remain CEO of the newly […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Dent Wizard, Sonsio Vehicle Protection

Dealer Tire Announces $350 Million Senior Notes Offering to Finance Dent Wizard Acquisition

January 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dealer Tire, LLC announced that it intends to offer $350 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2028 in a private offering. DT Issuer, LLC, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, will act as co-issuer in the Offering. The Notes will be unsecured senior obligations of the Issuers and will be guaranteed by certain of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Dealer Tire, Dent Wizard

Dealer Tire Acquires Dent Wizard

January 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dealer Tire Acquires Dent Wizard

Dent Wizard to continue to operate independently under leadership of CEO Mike Black. Dealer Tire, LLC, the replacement tire distribution company for automotive dealerships, announced it will acquire Dent Wizard, the provider of automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products. The combination of the two companies will create a leading aftersales dealer services platform in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Bain Capital, Dealer Tire, Dent Wizard, Gridiron Capital, Missouri, Private Equity

Steve Carpenter Named Midwest RVP at Dent Wizard

January 3, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dent Wizard International recently promoted Steve Carpenter to regional vice president of the Midwest Region. Carpenter most recently served as Dent Wizard’s vice president of operations. Carpenter will replace Dean Christian, who will be retiring from Dent Wizard in March 2020 after serving with the organization since 1996. In his new role, Carpenter will be […]

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Dent Wizard Acquires Image Auto

July 20, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Dent Wizard International announced the acquisition Image Auto, LLC, a provider of auto reconditioning and wheel repair services in the Central and Western New York and Pennsylvania. The acquisition was finalized June 8. Dent Wizard’s acquisition includes both auto service brands operating under the company’s LLC: Image Auto, the Syracuse-based provider of mobile reconditioning services, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Dent Wizard, New York State

Dent Wizard Names Jim Powers New CFO

July 12, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Jim Powers has been named chief financial officer at Dent Wizard International

Dent Wizard International announced it hired Jim Powers as chief financial officer, effective July 2. He will report to Dent Wizard CEO Mike Black. Powers comes to Dent Wizard with an extensive background in various leadership roles, most recently serving as president and CEO for St. Louis-based UniGroup Inc. and subsidiaries, including United Van Lines, […]

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Dent Wizard Announces New COO and RVP of MidSouth Region

May 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dent Wizard International announced that Addison Thomas was promoted to chief operating officer, and Doug Grill to Thomas’ previous position as regional vice president of Dent Wizard’s MidSouth region. These promotions come after Mike Black was promoted to chief executive officer, effective April 1. Thomas will assume Black’s COO responsibilities and lead the core service […]

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Mike Black Promoted to CEO at Dent Wizard

April 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dent Wizard International has promoted Mike Black to chief executive officer, effective April 1.  Black most recently served as president and COO.  As CEO, he will lead the company and continue driving profitable growth, while having responsibility for all areas of the business. “I’m honored that Terry and the Board are entrusting me to continue […]

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Dent Wizard Promotes Matt Boyd to Director of Operations for Canada

June 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dent Wizard International announced it recently promoted Matt Boyd to the position of director of operations – Canada. Boyd previously served as the company’s national sales manager in Canada. In his new role, Boyd will apply his extensive automotive knowledge and experience to Dent Wizard’s continued growth in the Canadian market. Boyd will report directly […]

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Mike Black Named President and COO at Dent Wizard

May 24, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dent Wizard International announced the promotion of Mike Black to president, in addition to his current position as chief operating officer. Black replaces Terry Koebbe as president. Koebbe retains his position as chief executive officer. In this role, Black will have more comprehensive responsibility and authority over Dent Wizard’s domestic and international operations, and will […]

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