November 26, 2019

CLEARWATER, FL — UDS/Brown & Brown Dealer Services (BBDS) announced the promotion of John Tabar to Vice President of Training.

John understand the Power of WE and has immersed himself in all aspects of training for dealer partners and BBDS teammates, both current and the rapidly increasing staff through acquisition.

“John has taken the acclaimed UDS Training program up three notches to peak industry levels. His experience and knowledge in automotive retailing and compliance will advance the skills of thousands in the coming years. Perfect timing for the new Powerhouse of which UDS is a component, namely the Brown & Brown Dealer Services network,” says Randy Crisorio, UDS President. “John understands the Power of WE and has immersed himself in all aspects of training for dealer partners and BBDS teammates,

John will continue to apply his depth of knowledge of dealership sales and F&I processes which have grown in complexity over the years. The appearance of transition in todays retail climate is real and John will begin assembling a team to support many exciting projects slated for release this year.

November 26, 2019

CLEARWATER, FL — UDS, a division of Brown & Brown Dealer Services, announces the acquisition of Dealer Marketing Link, a Pennsylvania-based F&I operation.

“Joining the Brown & Brown team in May provided UDS with expanding resources and a greater presence in the United States,” says Randy Crisorio, UDS President & CEO. “Merging Dealer Marketing Link operations into UDS furthers that presence. We are very excited to have them on board and look forward to serving their current Dealer Partners and the Pennsylvania market,” adds Crisorio.

Dealer Marketing Link has a decades-long track record of providing valuable F&I services to its dedicated Dealer clients. UDS will look to enhance those value-added services through its award-winning training and development platform. The commitment to deliver superior products, support and profits for those Dealers remains paramount in UDS planning for 2020.

July 24, 2019

CLEARWATER, FL — United Development Systems, Inc. (UDS), a member of Brown & Brown Dealer Services, has been named the Diamond Award Winner for “F&I Training” and Gold Award Winner for “Compliance Training” in the 2019 Dealers’ Choice Awards by Auto Dealer Today.

For the fifteenth consecutive year UDS has been ranked tops in the F&I Training category. “Quality training operations offered via concise and convenient channels is critical in today’s fast-paced marketplace,” says Randy Crisorio, President and CEO of UDS. “It is the formal and informal training that provides a solid foundation allowing for performance and profit growth to occur. This award brings a feeling of validation to our team that we are upholding promises made to our Dealer Partners,” adds Crisorio.

This is the 4^th award for UDS in the Compliance Training category, which was added four years ago.

The awards process itself began in 2005 and allows Dealers and dealership personnel across the U.S. to rate retail industry operatives of all kinds. UDS is one of very few companies to be recognized every year. A special ceremony will be held at Industry Summit this November in New Orleans to recognize the winners.

– About the Awards Process

This is the fifteenth year Auto Dealer Today has held the Dealer’s Choice Awards, which recognizes the highest rated vendors, suppliers and finance companies in the automotive industry. The awards are based solely on the votes of those who use the products and services every day, namely dealers and dealership management. Respondents rated providers in four areas: 1) the quality of the product or service, 2) customer support and service, 3) the overall value, and 4) whether the dealer would recommend the provider.

“On behalf of the entire UDS team, we are excited to join and collaborate with the expanding Brown & Brown Dealer Services group,” Randy Crisorio said. “Brown & Brown continues to pick winners, placing the team at the spear of the F&I industry delivering dominant performance for dealer customers. This union expands our footprint and product offerings making Brown & Brown an excellent choice for franchise dealers.”

May 15, 2019

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown Inc., and Randy Crisorio, the owner of United Development Systems Inc., announced that Brown & Brown of Kentucky Inc., a subsidiary of Brown & Brown Inc., has acquired substantially all of the assets of UDS.

Since its founding by Crisorio in 1982, UDS has been a leader in the F&I performance and compliance management segment, particularly among auto dealers in Florida and the Southeast. Crisorio and the UDS team have been recognized by the F&I industry over multiple years, including a record-long stretch of top honors in the F&I Training category in the annual Dealers’ Choice Awards.

Executives said the UDS team, which includes vice presidents Jeff Crisorio and Brian Crisorio, will become part of Brown & Brown Dealer Services, which operates under the leadership of Mike Neal, president of Brown & Brown of Kentucky Inc.

“Randy, along with his sons Jeff and Brian, has established UDS as an industry recognized leader in F&I training,” Neal said. “The UDS team gives us an established presence in Florida and the Southeast. Also, the UDS training and technology resources will enhance our national platform to service our dealer partners across the country. We are excited about what our new UDS teammates bring to Brown & Brown Dealer Services.”

“On behalf of the entire UDS team, we are excited to join and collaborate with the expanding Brown & Brown Dealer Services group,” Randy Crisorio said. “Brown & Brown continues to pick winners, placing the team at the spear of the F&I industry delivering dominant performance for dealer customers. This union expands our footprint and product offerings making Brown & Brown an excellent choice for franchise dealers.”

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