HORSHAM, Pa., Aug. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- American Driveline
Systems, Inc. announced today that it has appointed Chad Graham as chief information officer of the
company and its subsidiary corporations AAMCO Transmissions Inc.,
Cottman Transmissions Systems, LLC and Global Powertrain Systems,
Inc. In his new role, Graham will lead the charge in delivering
high-impact technology and value to its brands' service centers and
franchisees.
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"As American Driveline Systems continues to grow, we have
several technology initiatives currently underway that will have a
profound and positive impact on our franchise locations," said
Jim Gregory, chief financial officer
of American Driveline Systems, Inc. "Chad has an exceptional track
record of elevating organizational productivity and capabilities
through skillful planning, implementation and management of
cutting-edge solutions. His vision and extensive experience
will help us meet our goal of deploying technology that drives
long-term profitable growth for AAMCO and Cottman
Transmissions."
Graham brings more than 20 years of information technology
experience to American Driveline Systems. Prior to joining the
company, Graham served as senior vice president of information
technology at Refac Optical Group. During his tenure, he
successfully completed a number of technology initiatives for its
retail brands, including JCPenney Optical, BJs Optical, Meijer
Optical, Sears Optical, Macy's Optical, Hudson Bay Optical and
Nationwide Vision in Arizona.
Previously, Graham served as director of information technology at
National Data Corporation, among other roles.
"Today's business environment is highly complex and
technology-driven," said Graham. "American Driveline Systems has
many strategic organizational goals and initiatives to foster
growth in the coming years and new technology will maximize the
efficiency and impact of these efforts. I look forward to working
with the team not only to streamline processes, but also set the
foundation for creating actionable business insights to keep the
American Driveline brands ahead of the competition."
American Driveline Systems is the parent company of AAMCO
Transmissions, Inc. and Cottman Transmissions Systems, LLC. AAMCO,
which operates nearly 700 service centers in the U.S. and
Canada, is the world's largest
chain of transmission specialists and leader in total car care.
Cottman Transmissions is a transmission and auto repair brand that
services almost any make or model vehicle, foreign or domestic.
To learn more about ownership opportunities with AAMCO and
Cottman Transmissions, contact Eric
Simon, director of franchise development, at 888-977-1419
or esimon@americandriveline.com or visit aamcofranchise.com or
cottman.com/cottman-franchise-opportunities.
About American Driveline Systems, Inc.
American
Driveline Systems, Inc. is the parent company of both AAMCO
Transmissions, Inc. and Cottman Transmission Systems, LLC., and is
majority owned by American Capital Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS). The
combined entities of American Driveline Systems, Inc. have more
than 6,000 team members and are proud to have served over 35
million drivers. For more information, please
visit www.aamco.com and www.cottman.com.
About AAMCO Transmission, Inc.
AAMCO is the world's
largest chain of transmission specialists and a leader in total car
care services. AAMCO has over 700 automotive centers throughout
the United States and Canada. Established in 1962, AAMCO centers are
proud to have served more than 45 million drivers. For more
information, visit aamcouniversity.com, aamco.com or
aamcoblog.com.
About Cottman Transmissions Systems, LLC
Founded in
1962, Cottman Transmission Systems, LLC, is a leading chain of
transmission and total auto care service centers. Cottman
specializes in every phase of automotive repair and maintenance
including a specialization in servicing both automatic and manual
transmissions. Cottman takes a "whole car" approach to auto care;
including brakes, tune ups, oil changes, shocks, belts, hoses,
cooling and even transmissions. For more information please visit
Cottman's website at www.cottman.com.
Contact:
Andie
Biederman
Fish Consulting
954-893-9150
abiederman@fish-consulting.com
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