Chris Rawson has been tapped as the new Vice President of Participating Programs at Sym-Tech Dealer Services.
Rawson was promoted to the position, which places him in charge of overseeing dealer relations and management of Sym-Tech’s Participating Programs across Canada. In his new role, he will be responsible for refining and growing both the business and relationships with the company’s RNIC and RWC Dealer Partners.
“With over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, and 18 years of experience specifically with Participation Programs, Chris is an accomplished and successful automotive professional who possesses a breadth of knowledge and expertise and a record of achieving optimal business results and driving performance,” said Sym-Tech in its news release.
Rawson joined Sym-Tech in 2008 after spending six years with the Ontario Automobile Dealers Association (OADA). His experience includes dealer operations, creditor insurance, reinsurance, automotive manufacturing, vehicle sales and sales management, and transportation and logistics.
He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Automotive Marketing from Northwood University in Michigan, and a Business Administration Diplomas in Automotive Marketing from Georgian College and Sheridan College.



