CustomerLink Systems, a company that specializes in using consumer data to automate auto repair marketing, announced today that Kennan Bridge will serve as its new Vice President of Marketing. In this position, Bridge will oversee the marketing division at CustomerLink and play a key role in product development for the company.
“I’m very pleased to have Kennan on our team,” said Mark Hockridge, CustomerLink’s founder and CEO. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience that’s certain to improve our ability to help small businesses find, develop and retain high-value customers. He’s a great complement to the rest of our strategic team.”
“I’m very excited about joining CustomerLink,” said Bridge. “It’s a privilege to work for a high-growth company with proven success in its core market, as well as exciting opportunities in new markets. We’ve got great products, a strong team and lots of room to grow!”
Strategic growth planning, organizational alignment, relationship development and marketing communications have been at the center of Bridge’s career for more than 20 years, expertise he applied to the creation of his own consulting practice, SmartGrowth Consulting, in 2004. Focusing on small to mid-sized businesses, he helped them achieve profitable and sustainable growth by guiding them through business analysis, strategy development, planning and execution. Bridge also has applied these core competencies while serving in various other executive operations and marketing positions for VSP, Pride Industries, Sierra View General Contracting and the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Sacramento and Northern California.
About CustomerLink Systems
Since 2000, CustomerLink has provided automated marketing programs to automotive repair facilities and other service industries. Using unique consumer data and report-ing technologies to drive its customer retention, online and new customer marketing, CustomerLink makes it easier for small businesses to find, develop and retain high-value customers, helping them grow and improve profitability. To learn more, visit CustomerLink online at www.customerlink.com.