Paul has over 30 years of experience managing both corporate, franchise
and independent operations primarily in the Western United
States. He has served in a number of capacities including Zone and Regional Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He has spearheaded numerous acquisitions of rental car businesses as consolidation strategies were executed by the firms with whom he was employed. Paul has also owned and operated a structural steel fabrication and erection business which he subsequently sold.
Paul spent 13 years with the Hertz Corporation managing various locations including Dallas, New Orleans, and Los Angeles Airport ultimately becoming responsible for all Southern California Pool operations at Hertz. As the Bay Area Manager for Budget he oversaw Western Corporate Operations. During this period he assisted in the successful acquisition of Reno, Monterey, Sacramento, Fresno and a number of local market locations.
As COO for Budget of Southern California he controlled Budget's largest franchise operation for a six year period. After the successful sale of this
franchise he owned and operated the steel business in the San Francisco
Bay Area. Later, as Western Regional Vice President for DTAG Paul again was involved in operations and in the acquisitions of San Diego, California, Orange County, California, Denver, Colorado, and Phoenix, Arizona. He reopened the Ontario, California Airport Operation and tripled the overall California fleet for DTAG during his tenure. Most recently he worked with the ANC Rental Corporation as General Manager for the Southern California Area.
Paul's close involvement with the West coupled with his overall years of operational experience make him a valuable addition to our team. He is member of the American Car Rental Association, completed the internal MBA training program with Hertz, and is Zenger Miller Course graduate. He is also a Vietnam Era Veteran. |