Smart AutoCare has hired former OptionSoft Technologies, Warrantech and Interstate National Dealer Services executive Christopher Murphy as the F&I product and services provider’s new president. +

Nobilis Group announced the promotions of Stan Starnes to president and Jeff Beaver to CAO and the addition of Rushi Modha, the former Smart AutoCare president, as COO. +

Lotlinx has hired Randy Kobat as its chief commercial officer, overseeing a number of divisions dedicated to executing the dealer software provider’s innovation and growth strategies. +

Owen brings 20-plus years of insurance and F&I technology leadership and three years as PCMI’s president to his new position at a “defining moment” for the company and its customers. +

Former Protective Asset Protection executive Rob Johnson was selected from a field of more than 100 applicants to serve as vice president of acquisition for Ascent Dealer Services. +

Reynolds and Reynolds has promoted Chris Walsh to acting CEO following the departure of former CEO Tommy Barras, who is seeking $300 million in damages for wrongful termination. +

Kerri Wise has joined Lotlinx as chief marketing officer, bringing 25 years of industry experience to the inventory management solutions provider as it grows and leans into AI and machine learning technology. +

Southeast Toyota Finance’s Casey Gunnell Jr. will succeed the retired Bill Shope as president while Charles Gruszczynski and Michael Hollis have been promoted to group vice president. +

Sales and systems development leader Paul Croshaw has joined dealership digital solutions provider Botdoc as executive vice president of automotive sales. +