Nationwide Completes Succession Plan

July 27, 2015  by in Executive Changes, Industry   

Robert Wagner and Les Kirk have retired from their day-to-day responsibilities as co-CEOs but will remain available in support of Nationwide’s executives as directors. The new leadership team includes Dave Bilas as president and CEO, Jeff Knock as chief commercial officer, and Frank Sandtner and Tom Hickman as executive vice presidents. Dawn Carpenter remains on the executive team as CFO.

“This transition once again demonstrates Nationwide’s knack for seamless succession,” Bilas said. “Our entire leadership team looks forward to the exciting challenges and opportunities ahead for Nationwide Marketing Group.” 

The Nationwide Marketing Group works beside thousands of appliance, furniture, electronics, specialty electronics, custom installation and rent-to-own dealers helping to grow their businesses.