Mount Laurel-based Holman on Tuesday announced it appointed Pete Dondlinger as president and chief operating officer. Dondlinger will be charged with overseeing all of Holman’s commercial businesses.
Holman said the executive change is being made to strengthen and grow the organization’s core businesses while also continuing to enhance the employee and customer experience.
At the same time the automotive services leader announced that Kristina Nicoles has been promoted to president and chief administrative officer, providing strategic leadership across the company’s various corporate services including human resources, corporate assets, marketing, information technology, and legal and compliance.
Both Dondlinger and Nicoles have also been named to Holman’s board of directors.
“We are incredibly honored and excited to promote Kristina and Pete to these extremely important roles within our organization,” Holman Chief Executive Officer Chris Conroy said. “Pete and Kristina are extraordinary leaders, and they truly embody the core values and principles that have long served as the foundation for Holman’s sustained success.”
In his new role, Dondlinger will leverage his extensive industry expertise to further align the organization’s commercial businesses, including the company’s fleet management, upfitting, powertrain distribution, vehicle equipment manufacturing, and insurance divisions, helping to ensure Holman remains well positioned to continue to meet the complex needs of its various commercial customers around the globe.
Meanwhile as President and Chief Administrative Officer, Nicoles is now tasked with ensuring the company’s corporate services continue to provide proactive, strategic support for Holman’s 10,000-plus employees, driving operational excellence as the organization continues to emphasize delivering an exceptional experience for both customers and employees. Since joining the organization in 2004, Nicoles has spearheaded a variety of key initiatives across several departments, displaying remarkable business acumen and a profound understanding of Holman’s unique customer service culture.
