Michael Clause Joins AAGI
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS - American Auto Guardian, Inc. (“AAGI”) announced that Michael Clause joined their sales team as Regional Vice President – Western Region.
Michael brings more than 27 years of comprehensive experience within the automotive and vehicle service contract industry. During his time in the retail automotive and recreational vehicle industry, Michael enjoyed success and gained valuable real world experience while holding positions in vehicle and RV sales, finance & insurance management, new & used sales management and general sales management.
His 20+ year career in the vehicle service contract & automotive aftermarket industry has, and will continue to, focus on providing exceptional sales and marketing support, reinsurance and client participation guidance and client income development.
Michael joined the AAGI team in June 2012 and is responsible for developing and managing the western region of the country.
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