Dent Wizard Headquarters

EXECUTIVE TEAM

 

Michael D. Black, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Dent Wizard

Michael D. Black

Chief Executive Officer

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Michael “Mike” Black serves as Dent Wizard’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He leads the development and implementation of the organization's strategic objectives and growth initiatives. Mike is a highly engaged leader that works closely with the organization’s senior leadership team and promotes a high touch approach combined with a multi-pronged communication strategy with employees and clients. He passionately leads all areas of the business. Having started his career at Dent Wizard as a District Manager in 2013, Mike has held several leadership positions including President, Chief Operating Officer, Sr. Vice President-Operations, Regional Vice President, and Managing Director. 

As the 2020 recipient of Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award from Heartland, Mike is adamant about maintaining a serving mindset and focuses tremendous effort on ensuring the company’s core values serve as a guide for all employees and business partners. Prior to Dent Wizard, Mike owned and operated two service-oriented businesses. He also worked for PepsiCo in business development, regional sales/operations for 8 years. Mike serves as a director on two independent outside boards (Rough Country and Board of Business Executives). Additionally, Mike serves as the Executive Sponsor to our sister company Sonsio Vehicle Protection. 

Mike is a graduate of Antioch University in Ohio. Currently residing in the St. Louis area, Mike is actively involved in the lives of his two sons, Ty and Troy.

 


 

Addison B. Thomas

President & Chief Operating Officer

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Addison B. Thomas serves Dent Wizard’s President and Chief Operating Officer. He holds responsibility for the leadership and oversight of 2,000+ technicians and hundreds of managers providing reconditioning services throughout North America. He provides strategic direction in the origination and fulfillment of services in all business channels. Addison also leads initiatives to strengthen and grow strategic partnerships with the company’s largest clients. Following a diverse and extensive career with both PepsiCo and Jahabow, as well as serving as Dent Wizard’s VP of Operations and Regional Vice President of the MidSouth Region, Addison is now leveraging his experience and talents to drive solid results through operations. Addison spent 16 years driving the Dent Wizard brand and has played an instrumental role in many of our most important projects. 

Residing in the St. Louis area, Addison and his wife Nancy are parents to three daughters; Marni, Merrill, and Addie. Addison, who served many years as a youth mentor, holds a Bachelors of Arts from Denison University and a Masters in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis.

 


 


 

Tammy L. Conner, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Dent Wizard

Tamara L. Conner

Senior Vice President

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Tamara "Tammy" Conner serves as Dent Wizard’s Senior Vice President. Tammy works in conjunction with our CFO to coordinate all aspects of finance, accounting, and information technology. Beginning her career at Dent Wizard in 1995, Tammy has held numerous leadership roles, including International Regional Controller, Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Vice President of Accounting and Finance and most recently as Dent Wizard’s first Chief Information and Accounting Officer. During her time as CIAO, Tammy played an integral role in the cultivation of Dent Wizard’s cohesive and stabilized finance and technology landscape. 

Tammy is a graduate of McKendry University in Lebanon, Illinois and is an active member of the Columbia, IL area, where she resides with her family, including two teenage sons: Kyle and Dylan.