LotMonkey Appoints McSpadden VP
Industry veteran Terry McSpadden has joined LotMonkey as vice president of sales.


ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In-dealership merchandising solutions provider LotMonkey has appointed automotive industry veteran Terry McSpadden as vice president of sales. McSpadden brings almost 30 years of automotive industry experience to LotMonkey, including working all retail positions at the dealership level in multiple markets across the US. McSpadden also has experience with instore sales and service marketing, sales teams, sales training curriculums and revenue for companies that include ELEAD1ONE, AMMS, C.A.R.S., and EasyCare.
As vice president of EasyCare’s Special Owner Services division, he was charged with developing a new division focused on organic growth, retention, and recapturing business for EasyCare agent clients and public dealer groups. Under his direction, the division grew revenue from zero to $11 million per year in just 4 years, all according to the announcement.
“We are extremely excited to have Terry join our team. He has a very strong record of building relationships, developing sales teams, and growing businesses within the automotive industry,” said LotMonkey CEO John Wingle. “His passion for the car business, matched by his desire to deliver services and products at the highest levels, contributes to his success. He will be an invaluable part of our team as we strengthen relationships with our automotive customers and continue to grow into new markets.”
“I am thrilled to join such an innovative and fast-growing company that helps make marketing and merchandising a breeze for auto dealers,” said McSpadden.
Originally posted on F&I and Showroom
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