The members of the ARI leadership team are proud proponents of our corporate philosophy that outstanding people plus outstanding dedication and teamwork will always result in outstanding sales, service, and customer satisfaction - the keys to our success. This team actively encourages each and every employee to do his or her part to help our Company attain its goals.
ARI leaders are also the basis of the reputation our company holds for honesty, fairness, courtesy and reliability in servicing our customers. Through the years, they have each personally built excellent relationships with our clients, business allies and others in the industry by conducting our business in this manner.
Through these efforts of our leadership team, ARI has become, and will remain, a leader in the vehicle fleet management industry.
Carl Ortell
Carl Ortell
President
Carl is President of Automotive Resources International. His credentials include more than 24 years of service to the company in various positions, including Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President of Finance and other financial and operational positions as well. In his capacity as President, Carl is responsible for all ARI operations throughout North America and Europe.
Brian Bates
Brian Bates
Senior Vice President, Finance
Brian’s fleet career began with ARI in 1990, interning as an ASE-certified service technician in Fleet Management. Brian then joined ARI full time as a Financial Analyst in the Accounting Department and has since held the following positions: Supervisor and Manager of Internal Control, Manager of Accounts Receivable and Billing, Tax Manager, Controller, Vice President and Corporate Controller. Brian currently is responsible for the Treasury, Financial Services and Accounting areas.
Frank Cardile
Frank Cardile
Senior Vice President, Operations & Client Relations
Frank oversees the ARI customer service teams, all areas related to leasing, vehicle acquisition, upfitting and supply chain management, as well as safety services for clients’ cars, trucks and equipment. After joining ARI in 1983, Frank has held managerial and sales positions within the company, served as Vice President of Operations and Senior Vice President of Operations.
Steve Haindl
Steve Haindl
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Steve is responsible for designing and executing the IT strategy for ARI that provides a competitive advantage for our customers. He is also responsible for infrastructure and networks, security, help desk, internal applications, budgeting, staffing and research and development for new technologies. Steve joined ARI in 2008 as our Vice President of IT. He formerly served as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Commerce Bank.
Bill Kwelty
Bill Kwelty
Senior Vice President, Chief Quality Officer
Bill is responsible for all quality issues related to customers and employees, including the oversight of Partners in Excellence initiatives. His background includes more than 40 years with ARI, during which time he has held several positions within the IT area, including Chief Information Officer.
Gene Welsh
Gene Welsh
Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Gene joined ARI in the fleet management services area in 1987. After spending time in billing and truck acquisitions departments, he moved to the Chicago sales office, where he began a steady path of advancement from District Manager to Regional Sales Manager; Manager of vehicle acquisition department, Manager of client services, Vice President of Northern Sales Zone, and Vice President, Sales. Today, he is responsible for the sales and customer support efforts of all U.S. sales offices.
Bob White
Bob White
Senior Vice President, Fleet Management Services
Bob oversees all fleet management services including maintenance, fuel and accident management (including the Technical Resource Centers). He is also responsible for all licensing and compliance services, as well as the vehicle remarketing functions. Bob joined ARI in 1989 and was manager for three operations areas at ARI before being promoted to Director and then Vice President of Operations.