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National Auto Care Acquires Diversified Management Group, Inc.

DMG President Chris Weber and his partner James Jodison will continue to manage the day-to-day operations of their Illinois office with the added support of NAC’s industry-leading products and best-in-class claims management capabilities.

July 27, 2020
National Auto Care Acquires Diversified Management Group, Inc.

DMG President Chris Weber and his partner James Jodison will continue to manage the day-to-day operations of their Illinois office with the added support of NAC’s industry-leading products and best-in-class claims management capabilities.

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Tony Wanderon, CEO of National Auto Care, and Chris Weber and James Jodison, the principals of Diversified Management Group (DMG) today announced that National Auto Care has acquired DMG.

NAC is committed to a high-growth strategy of supporting our core agency relationships across the country as well as making strategic acquisitions of like-minded agencies.

DMG is an independent automotive finance & insurance agency based in Chicago that has successfully driven profits for its dealership clients since the agency’s founding in 2002.

DMG President Chris Weber and his partner James Jodison will continue to manage the day-to-day operations of their Illinois office with the added support of NAC’s industry-leading products and best-in-class claims management capabilities. By combining with NAC, DMG’s growth will be further accelerated through offering a wider array of value-added products, services, and technology to its existing and new dealer relationships.    

“With its dedication to outstanding client service and product innovation, Diversified Management Group is an ideal fit with the NAC team. Its culture and commitment to growth are fully aligned with NAC’s values and objectives, and I am excited to begin our partnership,” says National Auto Care’s Senior Vice President, Courtney Wanderon. “NAC is committed to a high-growth strategy of supporting our core agency relationships across the country as well as making strategic acquisitions of like-minded agencies.”  

CEO Tony Wanderon adds, “We are excited about the acquisition of Diversified Management Group. DMG’s values and commitment to excellence make it a natural fit with the NAC team, and we look forward to working with Chris and James.”

The DMG leadership team has over 60 combined years of experience in bringing innovative products and market leading tools to assist dealers in meeting their customers’ needs.

“We have been privileged to serve such fantastic dealership clients for many years, and we are honored to begin the next chapter of our growth with National Auto Care. We believe this partnership creates opportunities for us that we have not seen elsewhere across the industry,” says DMG President Chris Weber.

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