CHESTER, Pa. — Wells Fargo Auto Finance announced it has appointed Todd Cooper, Scott Micale and David Reynolds as divisional vice presidents.

During his 17 year career with Wells Fargo, Cooper has held numerous assignments in sales and credit. Cooper will head the Northwest sales division and be based in Boise, Idaho, officials said.

Meanwhile, the company said Micale has been with Wells Fargo Auto Finance for 10 years, beginning his career in February 1997 as a branch manager in Chicago, Ill.

In 2001, Micale became a regional sales manager based in Albany, N.Y. He will now head the Eastern sales division based in Wells Fargo Auto Finance's home office, Chester, Pa., executives reported.

Reynolds began his career with Wells Fargo in January 2004 as an area sales manager in Las Vegas, Nev., and was promoted to regional sales manager in March 2005. Reynolds will head the Southern sales division, according to the company. He will be located in Grapevine, Texas.

Cooper, Micale and Reynolds will report directly to Brad Noel, senior vice president of sales for the U.S. and Canada.

When asked about these recent changes, Noel said, "This is a great time for Wells Fargo Auto Finance. These three executives are incredibly valuable assets for our sales team, and I know their leadership will help to keep Wells Fargo Auto Finance an industry leader."