Holman announced a pair of key executive appointments. Pete Dondlinger has been appointed president and COO and will now oversee all of Holman’s commercial businesses. Additionally, Kristina Nicoles has been promoted to president and CAO, 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.
In his new role, Dondlinger will leverage his 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. In his previous role, Dondlinger provided fourth-generation family leadership to the organization’s upfitting and manufacturing business which experienced a period of unprecedented growth and success under his guidance.
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 exceptional experience for both customers and employees. Since joining the organization in 2004, Nicoles has spearheaded a variety of key initiatives across several departments.
