Fleet Response Promotes Fender and Bonchek to VP Roles
CLEVELAND, OH - Fleet Response announced the promotions of two individuals, Jeffrey Fender, who is now the vice president of sales and marketing, and Jeffrey Bonchek, now the vice president, sales, western region, for the company.
by Staff
July 19, 2012
Jeffrey Fender, vice president of sales and marketing, for Fleet Response.
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Jeffrey Fender, vice president of sales and marketing, for Fleet Response.
CLEVELAND, OH - Fleet Response announced the promotions of two individuals, Jeffrey Fender, who is now the vice president of sales and marketing, and Jeffrey Bonchek, now the vice president, sales, western region, for the company.
Fender is responsible for sales team management, executive communications, prospect development, training, and marketing strategy in this role, according to Fleet Response. He will continue to promote the company’s accident management, preventative maintenance/mechanical repair, and comprehensive safety solutions.
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Jeffrey Bonchek, vice president, sales, western region, for Fleet Response.
Fender joined Fleet Response in 2005 as the company’s Midwest regional sales manager. Fleet Response later promoted him to the position of director of sales and marketing in 2009. He has a Property & Casualty Insurance license, is a NAFA member, and is part of the Risk Insurance Management Society.
Bonchek has been with Fleet Response for 13 years. According to the company, Bonchek has been responsible for acquiring some of the company’s most significant clients, and they include Fortune 500 and mid-sized companies in a number of industries. His sales territory covers 14 states, Fleet Response stated.
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