Collision Diagnostic Service Announces New Additions

Oct. 29, 2015

Oct. 29, 2015—Collision Diagnostic Service (CDS) has announced the addition of Wade Varner as chief financial officer and Jake Rodenroth as its new director of client services.

Varner has experience working with various businesses, including AutoTrader, Samsung and Accenture.

“The opportunity to return to the automotive industry with a company like CDS, which is committed to growing the business and being an industry leader, is something I wanted to be a part of” said Varner.

Rodenroth recently came to CDS from ABRA Auto Body & Glass, where he served on ABRA’s integration team and helped add over 100 repair centers to the company’s portfolio. He also bring 17 years of collision and mechanical experience to CDS.

“Wade’s experience in helping businesses achieve significant growth combined with Jake’s extensive mechanical and collision repair experience bring tremendous strength to the CDS management team,” said Doug Kelly, CEO of CDS.

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