Avis Budget Group recently announced that Thomas M. Gartland has joined the company as executive vice president of sales and marketing.

Gartland will oversee the development of revenue generating activities and direct all marketing and sales functions including commercial sales, vehicle replacement, truck and global travel partnerships, as well as small business programs and contact center operations.

Prior to joining Avis Budget Group, Mr. Gartland served as president for JohnsonDiversey, Inc., where he led the company's North American operations. Mr. Gartland received a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn.