FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.,
April 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive
retailer, today announced the appointment of C. Coleman Edmunds to the position of Executive
Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective
April 19, 2017. Coleman will serve as
a member of the Executive Committee and report directly to
Mike Jackson, AutoNation's Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer.
Mike Jackson said, "Having worked
closely with Coleman over the years on many complex and challenging
legal matters, it is with great confidence and excitement that we
welcome him to the AutoNation Executive Management Team in his new
role as General Counsel."
Coleman joined AutoNation's legal department in 1996. From 2000
until his recent appointment to acting General Counsel, Coleman
served as Deputy General Counsel. His areas of legal responsibility
and expertise include securities, mergers and acquisitions,
commercial transactions, manufacturer relations, government
relations, litigation and compliance.
Prior to joining AutoNation, Coleman was in private practice
with the international law firm of Baker & McKenzie. Coleman
holds a bachelor's degree from the University
of Virginia, a law degree from the University of Richmond and masters of law degree
(taxation) from the University of
Miami. Coleman currently serves, or has served, on various,
industry, civic and charitable boards and committees, including the
National Automobile Dealers Association, Legal and Regulatory
Affairs Committee and Legislative Committee, Florida Automobile
Dealers Association, Legislative Committee, the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, the
Fort Lauderdale International Film
Festival, and the Orange Bowl Committee.
About AutoNation,
Inc.
AutoNation, America's
largest automotive retailer, through its bold leadership,
innovation and its comprehensive brand extensions, is transforming
the automotive industry. As of March 31,
2017, AutoNation owned and operated 372 new vehicle
franchises from coast to coast. AutoNation has sold over 10 million
vehicles, the first automotive retailer to reach this milestone.
AutoNation's success is driven by a commitment to delivering a
peerless experience through customer-focused sales and service
processes. Through its Drive Pink initiative, AutoNation is
committed to drive out cancer, create awareness and support
critical research. AutoNation continues to be a proud supporter of
the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and other cancer-related
charities.
Please visit
investors.autonation.com,
www.autonation.com,
www.autonationdrive.com,
www.twitter.com/autonation,
www.twitter.com/CEOMikeJackson,
www.facebook.com/autonation, and
www.facebook.com/CEOMikeJackson, where
AutoNation discloses additional information about the Company, its
business, and its results of operations.
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SOURCE AutoNation, Inc.