DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (OCTOBER 13, 2022) – Dan Chait, president of JM&A Group, the F&I industry leader and subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, recently announced executive leadership changes. Scott Gunnell has been promoted to senior vice president and chief operating officer, while Mike Casey will serve as senior advisor and retire at the end of 2023.
“As our industry continues to evolve, we remain committed to developing our associates and positioning our teams to further accelerate our dealers’ success,” said Chait. “Scott’s vast automotive experience and strong leadership will help propel our business and support our dealer partners for years to come.”
Gunnell joined JM Family in 2003 as an F&I specialist trainee at JM&A Group. He transferred to sister company Southeast Toyota Distributors in 2005 where he held various positions, including district sales manager. Upon returning to JM&A Group in 2010, he moved into multiple sales and operations roles, ultimately being promoted into his most recent position of group vice president, Strategy, Marketing & Sales Success.
In his elevated role, Gunnell will oversee all sales and operational activities, while continuing to drive JM&A Group’s long-term strategy and focus on growing the company’s capabilities to increase dealership performance, while navigating the evolution of the consumer, vehicle and digital journey.
Gunnell has been at the helm of the company’s strategy for several years and has been instrumental in developing JM&A Group as a pioneer in several areas, including Virtual F&I, which enables a dealership to sell products to their customers anytime, anywhere, and the reorganization of its national sales team to better support dealers. More recently he oversaw the launch of EV+ Protect™, an F&I product suite designed for new and used electric vehicles. The branded products, including the most comprehensive limited warranty in the industry for EVs, are available to dealers nationwide, building consumer confidence and adding value and profitability to dealers.
“I am honored by this opportunity and eager to leverage the experience of our teams and JM&A Group’s expertise to help maximize our dealers’ businesses,” said Gunnell. “Going forward, we remain committed to assisting our dealers as they prepare for, and adjust to, the future of the industry by offering best-in-class product innovation and insights on consumer trends.”
A graduate of Florida State University, Gunnell holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology. He is an active supporter and board member of GIVT, a local charity founded by his wife, and a member of the Boca Chamber Board of Directors. He, along with his wife and two children, resides in Boca Raton, Florida.
Mike Casey, whose career with JM&A Group has spanned nearly 40 years, most recently as the company’s group vice president of Sales, will serve as senior advisor, consulting with JM&A Group’s leadership and assisting with the coaching and development of the sales team. Following his retirement at the end of 2023, Casey will continue to remain close to JM&A Group and JM Family, consulting on matters from time to time.
“Mike has been a pillar of our leadership team for many years and helped establish JM&A Group as a trusted partner to our dealers. In his ongoing advisory role, he will continue to be an invaluable resource to Scott and me as we successfully transition key dealer and strategic relationships,” said Chait.
About JM&A Group
JM&A Group, a leader in the F&I industry for more than 40 years, serves more than 3,800 automotive dealerships nationwide. Comprised of Jim Moran & Associates, Inc. (JM&A), Fidelity Warranty Services, Inc. (FWS), Fidelity Insurance Agency, and Courtesy Insurance Company, it provides a variety of products and services such as F&I training and consulting, vehicle protection plans, used vehicle certification programs, prepaid maintenance plans and GAP programs. Additionally, the company has more than 800 associates, including a dedicated sales force of 300+ associates who support process implementation for dealer operations and digital sales strategies. National Truck Protection Co. Inc., a division of JM&A Group, is the leading vehicle service contract provider in the commercial truck industry and serves customers across a variety of channels throughout the U.S. and Canada including OEM, independent dealer groups, aftermarket truck resellers, agencies and direct-to-consumer. For more information about JM&A Group’s products and services, contact us at 1-800-553-7146 or visit us online at www.jmagroup.com.
JM&A Group is a division of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $18 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates, which is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida. JM Family has earned various awards for its culture, products and services, including 24 consecutive years on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list. Interact with JM Family on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
JM Family Enterprises, Inc. was founded by automotive legend, Jim Moran in 1968. It is a privately held company with $18 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed. As a long-term partner, it is invested in its companies, associates and its communities. Driven by exceptional performance, current subsidiaries are in automotive, business services, financial services and franchising. Its family of companies includes: Southeast Toyota Distributors, JM&A Group, World Omni Financial Corp. (dba Southeast Toyota Finance), JM Lexus, Home Franchise Concepts®, Futura Title & Escrow, and Rollease Acmeda. JM Family has earned various awards for its culture, products and services, including 24 consecutive years on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list. Interact with JM Family on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.