VALDOSTA, Ga. –

ELEAD1ONE announced this week that they have hired a new vice president of strategic operations. The new addition, George Athan, comes into the position with nearly 30 years of experience in the auto retail operations field, including time spent with AutoNation and DCH Auto Group.

Bill Wittenmyer, ELEAD1ONE partner, believes Athan will fit into the company’s culture and aid in the businesses’ continual development.

“George is a terrific asset to ELEAD1ONE as we further expand our core business properties and grow OEM relationships,” Wittenmyer said. “We are thrilled to have him on our team.”

Athan’s primary role as VP at ELEAD1ONE will be to contribute his leadership qualities toward the organization’s future growth, including the expansion of new divisions and creating opportunities for company progression.

Looking to the future, Athan is eager to start this new endeavor in his career and applauds his new employer’s success in the field of providing software solutions to dealers.

“I am increasingly impressed with the commitment ELEAD1ONE upholds for the success of their clients and industry product offerings,” Athan said. “For decades, ELEAD1ONE has continued to grow and has positioned itself as the leader of technical advancements and retail solutions that transform how the automotive industry sells cars, while enhancing their customer base.”