CalTex Names Senior Director of Business Development
Kerri Walker Lewis has joined CalTex in the role of Senior Director of Business Development. CalTex is focused on growth as today’s market conditions present an ideal setting for expansion. A proven industry veteran, Lewis brings extensive experience in business development, relationship management and successful sales & marketing strategies for new products and programs.
Prior to joining CalTex, she most recently held the position of Senior Vice-President of Dent Zone Companies, Inc. where she developed and managed relationships with large publics, third party administrators and OEMs. Lewis graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University earning her degree in Business and Political Science. She is a member of Executive Connection in Dallas, Texas and serves in a number of community projects and on various boards in North Texas where she resides with her husband.
“I have the highest regard for the CalTex executive management team and the core values on which the company thrives today. This is an exciting time and I am thrilled to be working with CalTex to capitalize on opportunities in the market.”
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