The CEI Group, Inc. (CEI), a fleet driver management service provider, announced the appointment of Michael Kotula as Southeast regional sales manager.
Mr. Kotula comes to CEI from LexisNexis Risk Solutions, where he was a regional account manager for vertical market claims. Prior to that, he served as product manager in the automotive Managed Repair Program for Crawford and Company.
“Michael’s combined experience, with risk management as well as with claims in managed repair programs, provides valuable perspective on the accident, safety and risk management needs of our fleet clients,” said Wayne Smolda, CEI’s president and chief executive officer. “His insights will help them mitigate risk and reduce financial exposure.”
In addition to a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Phoenix, Mr. Kotula also holds ARM, AIS, and AINS certifications. He will be based in Atlanta, GA.