Wheels Announces New General Manager of Four Wheels and Canada
Frank Promoted to Lead Fleet-Management Firm's Mid-Sized Fleet Division and Canadian Subsidiary
DES PLAINES, Ill., July 12 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, has named Dan Frank general manager of Four Wheels and Wheels Leasing Canada, Ltd. Four Wheels, a division of Wheels, Inc., provides fleet leasing and management services tailored to mid-sized fleets. Subsidiary Wheels Leasing Canada, Ltd. serves Wheels clients with Canadian fleet presence, offering coordinated solutions to companies' North American fleet management needs.
"With his understanding of fleet management and his extensive and successful experiences in other fields, Dan has brought many insights and made many valuable contributions to Wheels. Most importantly, his values and devotion to servicing our clients mirror that of his father Jim Frank, Wheels' president, as well as the entire Wheels organization," said Ford Pearson, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Wheels.
Frank's career at Wheels began in 1986 and has included positions in Information Technology, Finance and Strategic Planning. Prior to joining Wheels, Frank's experiences included founding a successful restaurant supply business; directing marketing for an Internet startup company acquired by Amazon.com; managing strategic planning for the U.S. Department of the Interior and technology consulting for Andersen Consulting.
Frank has an MBA from Stanford University and a BS in Engineering from Dartmouth College. He currently resides in Palo Alto, California with his daughter, Sophie.
About Wheels, Inc.
Wheels, Inc. ( www.wheels.com ), which pioneered the concept of auto leasing in 1939, provides a full range of specialized services to help corporations manage their vehicle fleets. Wheels has 550 employees and manages more than 240,000 vehicles. Its holding company, Frank Consolidated Enterprises, currently ranks as one of the largest private companies in the United States, with nearly $2 billion in annual sales. For additional information, please contact info@wheels.com .