MT. LAUREL, NJ – Automotive Resources International (ARI) has announced the appointment of Chris Bean to district sales manager of ARI's western region, reporting to Karen Wallace, western area sales manager. Bean will be responsible for existing account relationship management, prospecting, and new business development for ARI's western regional sales fleet portfolio.

"Chris' outstanding sales success and leadership experience will serve him well in his new position," says Wallace. "We are very excited to have him as part of our sales team."

Bean joins ARI from the real estate industry as a mortgage consultant.  Prior to his career in real estate, he served seven years in the United States Army as an aviation and military intelligence officer. Bean finished his military career with the rank of captain. He graduated from The United States Military Academy at West Point in 2000.