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Meet The Team |
Mike Tamas
As the Vice President of Training for American Financial & Automotive Services, Inc., Mike spends his time helping automobile dealerships develop to their full potential. Mike entered the retail industry in 1985, and throughout his career, has held the positions of salesperson, business manager, and sales director. Mike directed his focus to automotive consulting and development more than eight years ago. Since then, he has become a regular speaker at state association conventions, dealer 20 group meetings, and NADA conventions.
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Tony Dupaquier
As Director of F&I Training for American Financial & Automotive Services, Inc., Tony is responsible for the content, direction, and marketing for the F&I training curriculum. He conducts approximately 20 one-week F&I seminars throughout the year. Tony started his retail sales career in 1989 as a salesperson in Lake Jackson, Texas. Before joining the American Financial team in 2000, Tony was employed in the positions of salesperson, business manager, fleet sales manager, general sales manager, and general manager. During Tony's retail sales career, he was consistently a top producer, as well as a multi-year recipient of the GM Mark of Excellence Award. In 1995, Tony earned the prestigious title of Nissan National Walk-Around Champion.
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Dwayne Wiggins
Dwayne Wiggins started his automotive career in 1989 at a Houston-area store. Prior to joining the American Financial team, Dwayne was employed as a key manager within the same dealership for 10 years. Throughout his 15+ years in the industry, he has held the positions of salesperson, assistant fleet manager, accessories department head, sales manager - for both new and pre-owned, and sales director. He has received numerous sales awards, including the Houston Auto Show Salesman of the Year award, multiple Chevrolet Legion of Leaders and Truck Honor Club awards, and Mazda's Presidents Guild award. His goal is to inspire his students to achieve the same type of success that he has been able enjoy throughout his career.
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Rick Browne
Rick Browne joins the American Financial team with over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. Rick began his retail sales career in 1987 in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, where he served in variety of positions throughout the dealership including; sales professional, sales manager, and finance director. Rick has been honored for his knowledge and expertise in the automotive industry with numerous awards for salesmen of the month and top vehicle service contract salesmen. He has also been a guest speaker on the Automotive Satellite Television Network where he covered the topic of selling the vehicle service contract. For the past 8 years, Rick has served as a dealer consultant for dealers nationwide.
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Jennifer Teel
Jennifer Teel joined the American Financial team in 2007 as the Training Promotions Specialist. As a key member of the training staff, Jennifer is responsible for maintaining the ATA training database, coordinating all ATA training seminars and providing outstanding customer service to ATA students. In addition, Jennifer will coordinate the marketing initiatives for the ATA. Jennifer graduated in 2007 from Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a Bachelors of Business Administration focusing on Marketing and Management.
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