Fleet Response Promotes Varner to Director, Business Development
Jodie Varner has been part of Fleet Response since 2004 working closely with the business development and sales teams.
Jodie Varner, director, business development at Fleet Response. Photo courtesy Fleet Response.
Jodie Varner, director, business development at Fleet Response. Photo courtesy Fleet Response.
Fleet management and risk services provider Fleet Response has promoted Jodie Varner to the position of director, business development.
According to Fleet Response, Varner joined the company in 2004 and has advanced its safety solutions and information technology departments.
In her new role Varner will continue to focus on managing internal and external processes via communication with clients and through product analysis, according to the company.
“Jodie’s hard work and dedication have proven to be invaluable to Fleet Response,” said Allison Lanzilotta, Vice President, Business Development, Fleet Response. “Jodie has been pivotal in the enhancements to our online client system and the implementation of new features to our service offerings.”
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