CalTex Names Senior Director of Business Development
Kerri Walker Lewis was named to the post after serving as a senior executive for Dent Zone. She brings an extensive background in business development, relationship management, and sales and marketing.
SCHERTZ, Texas — F&I product provider CalTex announced last week that it has added Kerri Walker Lewis as senior director of business development.
Lewis brings an extensive background in business development, relationship management and in launching successful sales and marketing strategies for new products and programs. Prior to joining CalTex, she served as a senior vice president for Dent Zone, where she developed and managed relationships with large publics, third-party administrators and OEMs.
Lewis graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University, where she earned a degree in business and political science. She is a member of Executive Connection in Dallas, Texas, and serves in a number of community projects and on various boards in North Texas.
“I have the highest regard for the CalTex executive management team and the core values on which the company thrives today,” Lewis said. “This is an exciting time and I am thrilled to be working with CalTex to capitalize on opportunities in the market.”
Originally posted on F&I and Showroom
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