Dollar Thrifty Announces 2011 Officer Promotions
The car rental company promoted seven individuals across five departments.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. announced Monday the following officer promotions, effective Jan. 1, 2011:
Jeff Cerefice, promoted to Senior Vice President
Lynne Pritchard, promoted to Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Mike Souza, promoted toVice President of Corporate Operations
Bill Copeland, promoted toVice President of Financial Planning and Analysis
Darren Arrington, promoted toStaff Vice President of Fleet
Joe Colavecchia, promoted toStaff Vice President of Revenue Management
Les Pritt, promoted toStaff Vice President of Corporate Operations
"Our shareholders are very fortunate to have such a talented and motivated group of associates at Dollar Thrifty, not only the ones today that are being recognized but the 6,000 strong across the country," said Scott Thompson, president and CEO of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. "These seven individuals have earned their promotions, all having demonstrated exceptional skills, solid judgment and rock solid dedication to DTG's long term success. The board of directors and I are delighted to announce their promotions within our leadership team."
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