Meet Our Team
The ADS team is comprised of leaders from the retail environment. From award winning F&I Trainers, to GM’s of some of the most successful stores in their markets, we only hire accomplished professionals who know how to get results for our dealers.
Bob Mancuso
President
Bob drew on his more than 25 years of industry experience in training & development, product administration and account management and servicing to build a platform designed to deliver unprecedented results to ADS dealer partners.
Ryan Nelson
EVP/Partner
Leveraging his years of executive experience, Ryan works with program providers, administrators, and dealers to develop strategies and build long-standing relationships. Ryan enjoys utilizing his years of reinsurance experience to help dealers select the proper participation structure.
Dave Ditgen
Managing Partner
Dave combines his background in F&I, risk management and enterprise risk to provide bespoke solutions which protect dealers while also maximizing on the retail transactions. Dave also assists dealers in seeking better tax efficiencies.
Jason Acierno
Director, Dealer Services
In Jason’s role as Director at ADS he works with his team and dealer partners to develop specific plans to accomplish the dealerships goals and objectives. Jason has been integral in the development and delivery of our training platform and Skills Courses.
Eddie Rains
Director, Training & development
With over 30 years of automotive experience, Eddie has tailored his strengths to help develop and train people to be the best they can be. Eddie will be crucial in ADS’s future growth and development, internally and with our dealer partners.
Brandon Kerns
Director, Dealer Services
Brandon has over 20 years of automotive retail management and leadership experience. His background in finance, floor planning, and income development allows him to help dealers maximize the growth and profitability of their dealership.
Ron Baker
Account Executive, Dealer Services
Combining his extensive retail experience and infectious personality, Ron delivers incredible results for his dealers while building very strong relationships. Ron has a vast knowledge of the ADS selling system and the many technical facets of the programs ADS subscribes to.
Chad Bullock
Account Specialist, Dealer Services
A career that started in the service drive, has evolved to Chad working with, and developing dealers across the country to help them grow. Chad has expertise in ADS products and programs designed to help dealers sell more vehicles and increase gross profits.
Buddy Nelson
Account Specialist, Dealer Services
Buddy brings his knowledge of working with a major administrative company and the largest volume Kia dealership in Illinois. While earning his finance degree, Buddy played collegiate men’s soccer at Elmhurst College in Illinois. He is very personable and is looking forward to connecting with dealerships across the country.
Julie Nelson
office/HR Manager
Having managed numerous projects with high levels of complexity, Julie brings her organizational and project management skills to the ADS team. Julie works with our team, as well as our administrative partners to provide a best in class experience.
Amanda Case
Senior Staff Assistant
Having managed a retail photography studio, Amanda knows how to manage a schedule and coordinate events. She works effectively and efficiently to serve our associates, and our dealers. And by the way, Amanda is a nationally ranked pinball competitor!
