MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -

Automotive Resources International recently promoted one of its executives to be business development manager of state and government fleets. Accepting this position was Cheryl Graham.

ARI indicated Graham will act as the primary liaison between the various state agency clients and the operational departments within the company that provide state-specific maintenance, accidents, fuel and inventory management services, as well as data integration through third-party system providers.

In addition, the company wants Graham to oversee the implementation of procedures to state sub-entities and other state-specific project management. 

Graham boasts 30 years of experience with ARI, most recently as project manager. Graham also has been a manager in billing and implementation, client support services as well as a district manager in the Northeast region. 

“Government leaders are turning a critical eye towards fleet budgets, so state and other agency fleet managers are looking for a fleet management services provider that understands their unique needs. We are pleased to be able to offer state- and government-specific services and expertise,” stated Joe Frantz, ARI’s vice president of sales support.

“Cheryl has the experience and drive to ensure that our state-specific clients reach or exceed their goals,” Frantz concluded.