Empire Indemnity Insurance Company Risk Retention Group appointed Justin Stokes as its new regional vice president of sales.

Based in Frisco, Texas, Empire said on Tuesday that Stokes brings two decades of experience in automotive finance and management with a proven track record in driving revenue growth and exceeding sales targets.

Stokes joins Empire after serving as regional sales director at Agora Data in Arlington, Texas, where he played a key role in the successful launch of Agora Capital, significantly broadening the company’s presence in automotive finance and completing the company’s crowdsourced securitization.

Stokes’ career includes significant achievements at GWC Warranty, where he optimized dealer performance, earning him recognition in the President’s Club.

As a former dealer principal, GM and finance director, Empire highlighted Stokes’ leadership in both franchise and independent dealerships further showcases his ability to manage and grow businesses through strategic decision making, data-driven insights and a commitment to fostering strong relationships.

In his new role, Stokes will be responsible for overseeing sales operations, optimizing team performance, and driving business development initiatives across Empire’s regional markets.

“We are thrilled to welcome Justin to the Empire team,” said Eric Hurst, who is COO of Empire Indemnity Insurance Company RRG. “His extensive experience in sales leadership and business development, combined with his deep understanding of the automotive finance sector, makes him the ideal fit for our organization.

“We are confident that Justin will play a key role in driving our continued growth and success,” Hurst went on to say.