UDS Names New South Florida Regional Manager
A former F&I development manager for AutoNation has joined United Development Systems as its new regional manager for the South Florida market.
CLEARWATER, Fla. — United Development Systems, Inc. (UDS), a Clearwater, Florida based F&I Performance firm, has announced the addition of Fernando Romani as Regional Manager. Romani will assume responsibilities for UDS Dealer Partners in the South Florida market, with a keen focus on F&I department development with current partners and market share growth through new partner acquisitions.
Prior to joining UDS, Romani excelled as the F&I Development Manager for AutoNation and was responsible for the operational efficiency of 33 locations throughout South Florida. He worked closely with the individual store managers to implement F&I processes that consistently moved the needle in a positive direction.
“His decades of experience and achievements are exactly what UDS looks for in a representative,” says Randy Crisorio, UDS President and CEO.
UDS is a full service F&I Performance Company based in Clearwater, Florida - recognized over the past eleven years as the best F&I Training and Development Partner, and a top Compliance Trainer, in the industry. For nearly 35 years, UDS has been providing the new car dealer with F&I training and development solutions to complement its full line of quality F&I products. Also available is critical technology solutions in AutoMenu®, a true F&I selling system, and AutoTracking®, an easy to use online reporting system. For more information, please call Brian Crisorio at 800-282-1154 ext. 5606 or visit www.UDSDealerServices.com.
Originally posted on F&I and Showroom
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