Universal Technical Institute Announces Formation Of New Industry Solutions Division; Names Julian Gorman Senior Vice President
PHOENIX, Ariz., July 21 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. -- one of the nation's leading providers of technical education training -- announced today that it has formed a new Industry Solutions Division in order to better support its business relationships. Former director of business-to-business sales, Julian Gorman, will serve as the division's senior vice president. The announcements were made by Kimberly McWaters, president of Universal Technical Institute.
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The Industry Solutions division will be responsible for managing overall business relationships with new and existing manufacturers and dealers in the automotive, collision, repair and refinishing, and truck industries.
In order to bring Universal Technical Institute's manufacturer, dealer and student relationships into better alignment, the Industry Solutions team will manage dealer relations and industry relations, development and employment functions within the institute's organization.
"This new organizational structure, which is focused on the needs of our manufacturers, dealers and students, will afford us the opportunity to improve customer and student satisfaction while improving operational efficiencies," said McWaters.
About Julian Gorman
In September 2002, Julian Gorman joined Universal Technical Institute as the director of business-to-business sales. In this position he developed relationships with manufacturers and dealerships in the industries served by the school and implemented business solutions for the company.
"Julian has made significant contributions to our company in the short time he has worked here," stated McWaters. "He brings expertise and skill to our team at a time when we recognize that our relationships with businesses are a key factor in our plans for future growth and development."
Before joining Universal Technical Institute, Gorman served for 27 years at International Business Machines and Lexmark International, Inc., holding a number of positions in sales, planning and marketing. Gorman graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts. He also earned a master of business administration degree from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
About Universal Technical Institute
Phoenix-based Universal Technical Institute is one of the nation's leading providers of technical education training. The institute provides industry customers with professional technicians by offering entry-level, manufacturer- specific and update training in automotive, collision repair and refinishing, and diesel, as well as motorcycle, marine and personal watercraft.
Universal Technical Institute has seven campuses nationwide, including Phoenix; Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; Glendale Heights, Ill.; Houston; and Mooresville, N.C.; with locations in Phoenix and Orlando, Fla. specializing in motorcycle and marine training. Mooresville is the site of the NASCAR Technical Institute, which opened in July 2002. The institute is the exclusive educational partner of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR).
Universal Technical Institute's automotive industry customers include Audi of America, Inc., BMW of North America LLC, Ford Motor Co., Jaguar Cars, Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, Porsche Cars North America, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Volvo of America.
Since the first campus opened in 1965, the institute has graduated more than 70,000 professional technicians. For more information, visit www.uticorp.com .
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