HOUSTON -

With a high level of expertise stemming from an extensive career in diverse areas of the industry, GSFSGroup recently hired Lewis Kuhl to be senior counsel and director of regulatory compliance.

The company indicated Kuhl now has responsibility for ensuring its F&I products are in compliance with the laws and regulations of each state in which GSFSGroup does business.

“It is a privilege to have Lewis join our team. His knowledge base and deep, legal understanding of the automotive industry and especially the F&I segment, is a great asset in the changing landscape of compliance,” said Diane Greene, vice president of legal affairs for GSFSGroup.

“At a time of rapid growth and expansion for GSFSGroup, Lewis’ expertise will be invaluable in maintaining the solid, credible reputation GSFSGroup and its product line have earned,” Greene continued.

Kuhl also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Northwood University in the automotive marketing and management department where he teaches dealership legal issues.

As a leading legal expert on automotive dealer issues, Kuhl is frequently invited to speak to dealer and industry related groups. 

Kuhl’s career history includes both law firms and automotive companies.

While working in private practice at both Kurkin Brandes and Pathman Lewis, Kuhl focused his practice on motor vehicle dealer and automotive industry law. He also acted as legal counsel for JM Family Enterprises, a privately held automotive company, where he worked in the legal departments of World Omni Financial Corp., Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM&A Group.

In addition, Kuhl served in both legal and operational positions for a group of companies comprised of rental operations, dealerships and an automotive finance company.