NAE/NWAN Promotes Nelson to VP
Ryan Nelson has been promoted from national sales manager to vice president of business development for National Automotive Experts and NWAN Inc.
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — National Automotive Experts and NWAN Inc. announced the promotion of Ryan Nelson to vice president of business development. Nelson has served as national sales manager of NAE/NWAN and has been part of the company for close to three years. Prior to NAE/NWAN, he held leadership positions at Spencer Capital, Cunningham Lindsey, and Zurich North America.
“Ryan has become an invaluable asset to our organization since joining the company,” said David Neuenschwander, president of NAE/NWAN. “He has extensive experience in building and leading teams and his track record for delivering results is unmatched. Ryan makes us better and will get us where we want to go.”
“I am excited about the future of NAE/NWAN, as we have a lot of momentum heading into 2019 and beyond,” said Nelson. “When I started with NAE/NWAN, I knew that the company offered me the opportunity to bring my entrepreneurial spirit to a nimble and thriving company. The next few years will be pivotal in the auto, RV, and powersports arena, and I am looking forward to driving our growth in those industries.”
“Every day, I look at the passion and drive that Ryan brings to our company and know he is the perfect person to lead our business development team,” said Kelly Price, CEO of NAE/NWAN. “It is a true honor to work with him.”
Originally posted on F&I and Showroom
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