HILLSBORO, Ore. –

An employee who has been with AutoMap for nearly 10 years now is the company’s chief executive officer.

The provider of electronic vehicle monitoring and location services recently announced Mark Sargeant was promoted to CEO of AutoMap in a move that became effective on Sept. 30.

The company said in a news release that Sargeant will take on new responsibilities for growing AutoMap, which specializes in providing OBD vehicle tracking for dealers, OEM manufactures, auctions, and financial institutions.   

Sargeant has worked with the company for the past nine years, starting out in sales and system development to most recently as vice president of business development and marketing

 “Mark has been instrumental with the success of AutoMap leading the growth of the company to include several new customers including Mercedes Benz in Vance, Ala.,” AutoMap founder Ken Smith said. “Mark has proven his ability to grow the business and provide exceptional service to its numerous customers.”

Before coming to work at AutoMap, Sargeant was a business owner and provided communication and leadership skills to manage several locations throughout the Northwest.  Mark is currently improving his skills by furthering his education seeking his MBA.  Along with his wife of 21 years and three children, Sargeant has lived in Oregon for the past 50 years.

“With a great team behind me, AutoMap is on the path to not only become the leading vehicle location system in the U.S., but globally. I look forward to bringing my excitement and vision for the company’s future,” Sargeant said.