KAR Subsidiary Names VP of Sales and Marketing
Preferred Warranties Inc. (PWI), a business unit of KAR Auction Services Inc., today announced the appointment of Ryan Warzynski as vice president of sales and marketing. In his new role, Warzynski will direct all sales, marketing and training department, while providing strategy for all sales and marketing campaigns nationwide, the company stated.
Warzynski first joined the KAR group of companies in 2005 as a dealer sales representative with ADESA. After 11 years and numerous promotions, he was named executive director of dealer relations with the company before moving to Preferred Warranties.
“Ryan’s talent and experience in building relationships and leading sales teams will be great assets to our company,” said Brian Cosgrove, president of PWI. “His background with ADESA gives him a unique perspective — a familiarity with the industry and the company yet a fresh view on what’s possible in our business.”
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